Hell's Highway The True Story of the 101st Airborne Division During Operation Market Garden, September 17-25, 1944

by Antal, John; Koskimaki, George

• ISBN13: 9780760333488
• ISBN10: 0760333483
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-24
• Publisher: Zenith Press

Summary

On September 17, 1944, in broad daylight, the Allies launched the largest airborne operation ever conducted. The objective: to secure a road in Nazi-occupied Holland for ground troops to cross the Rhine and advance into Germany . . . and to end the war by Christmas. Hells Highway tells the story of the 101st Airbornes critical role in this bold assault. A concise but authoritative account of one of the most savagely fought actions in the war--and in the Screaming Eagles history--the book is profusely illustrated with high-tech maps and period archival photographs, as well as reenactor action and selected screen shots from Gearbox Softwares Brothers in Arms: Hel's Highway game.

Author Biography

John Antal retired as a full colonel following thirty years of active duty in the U.S. Army. During his career he commanded combat soldiers at every level from platoon to regiment. In 2003 he was the founding editorial director for the military history magazine Armchair General, where he continues today as a contributing editor. An accomplished writer and military historian, Colonel Antal’s credits include Armor Attacks, Proud Legions, and Forests of Steel. He currently serves as Vice President of Knowledge Operations at Gearbox Software of Plano, Texas.  www.gearboxsoftware.com