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Mark Bando's newest hardcover book, left, is a reprinting of his first two books 'The 101st Airborne At Normandy' and 'The 101st Airborne From Holland to Hitler's Eagle's Nest'. Both books went out of print several years ago. This book features about seven new maps which were not in the original works, plus about 40 new vintage photos, which did not appear in his original books. In addition to selected stories from Mark's interviews with over 900 WW2 survivors of the WW2 101st, the book contains literally hundreds of vintage photos, most of which are not available elsewhere.
Right, Mark Bando's other most recent hardcover book , about the 101st Airborne during WWII. There are also some great B&W shots made from the original negatives of the 506th photographer, fabulous in detail, which are also unknown to the public.
   
Mark Bando's first book, left, and his second book , right, about the 101st Airborne during WWII. Mark's knowledge of the 101st is outstanding! He is willing to help others in their quest for information about the veterans and units that fought in this elite division. Mark has also be of great help to us in 506th PIR  with information about the unit's uniforms and detailed history. We would like to thank Mark for his efforts in helping us get the facts right so as to better portray these great fighting unit's, and are looking forward to reading more from him in his furture projects and our never ending questions for the details! 

"Trigger Time' is another Bando book about the 101st. The information in this book comes from his web site but in printed form to carry along with you to those places you go with out
computer access. Information on his web site will be changed from time to time to keep it fresh , so items in this book my not be seen on his web site in the furture. Pick up a copy from Mark's web site today! Great stories and pictures not avaliable
any where else!

http://www.101airborneww2.com

Mark Bando's contribution to the 2nd Armored division and
the break-out into France, of which the "HELL ON WHEELS"
division took an active roll in, losing tanks and men at every
bend in the road and village and town along it's way !
Mark has been labeled a 'borderline Revisionist' by others
for some of his written accounts! Read more on
TRIGGER TIME.
As with his other books, Mark tells it like it was, from the men
who were there, and from the research he has done!!
An exceptional book!! Controversial by some!!


HELL'S
HIGHWAY


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by George Koskimaki
Books by George Koskimaki include "D-Day with the screaming Eagles", "Hell's Highway", and "The Battered Bastards of Bastogne".Mr. Koskimaki served with the 101st AB during WWII as Gen. Taylor's radio operator and gives excellent first hand accounts in his books. These books can be ordered from the 101st AB Div. Association web site, about 2/3's the way down the page.
Donald R. Burgett was a member of the 506th PIR and author of these three books about
the 101st AB Division and it's campaine's during WWII. Great first hand accounts!
From Normandy to Bastogne, by SSGT. Robert M. Bowen, edited by Chris Anderson, Published by Greenhill Books, introduction by George Koskimaki.

 

Related Glider Books

Great accounts and statistics, very informative.

An excellent book! A must read!! The story of the 907th Glider Field Artillery, gripping firsthand accounts, this book is hard to set down!
SKYRIDERS is a must have book if your doing a Glider impression of the 401st. Although a slim copy, This book tells the story of this famed Glider unit's actions from it's forming to Germany.
Donald R. Burgett was a member of the 506th PIR and author of these three books about
the 101st AB Division and it's campaine's during WWII. Great first hand accounts!
SKYRIDERS is a must have book if your doing a Glider impression of the 401st. Although a slim copy, This book tells the story of this famed Glider unit's actions from it's forming to Germany.
Great accounts and statistics, very informative.
More out-of-print Books
Manuals/ Articals
Photo copies can be purchased from
Military-info publishing

or
Military Research Service
Development and Procurement of Gliders in the Army Air Forces, 1941-1944
  Paul M. Davis  Amy C. Fenwick


Glider Gang: An Eyewitness History of World War II Glider Combat
                   Milton Dank


Glider Pilot Training Program, 1941-1943
                   Betty J. McNarney


Silent Ones: WWII Invasion Glider Test and Experiment
Charles L. Day,  James Mitchell (Editor),  Kenneth Fulton (Editor)


The Glider War
                       James  E. Mrazek


Fighting Gliders of World War II.
                       James E. Mrazek


Silent Wings: the Story of the Glider Pilots of World War II
                       Gerard M. Devlin
Infantry Heavy Weapons Company, glider    T/O & E         7-58T

Infantry Rifle Company, Glider
T/O & E                     7-57T
Related Uniform & Equipment Books
Related Movie's
More related material
The Screaming Eagles at War: With the 101st Airborne from D-Day to Berchtesgaden
                   Charles Whiting


Paratrooper!: The Saga of Parachute and Glider Combat Troops-1914 to 1945
                   Gerard M. Devlin

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