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Captivating
This was another terrific book. It was a little difficult to get into because it was hard to keep track of who was who and who was speaking during the conversations, but as I went on in the book, that didn't seem to matter. This book gave a very vivid description of front line combat. What else can I say other than I really enjoyed reading it. I can't say it was very educational because I just would never be capable of the quick witted reactions in combat that Audie Murphy had. I developed a genuine admiration for his talent. He was a genius on the battle field. He could size up his situation immediately and react accordingly. He wasn't a great mathematician or musician but in his own area, he was at the level of Newton or Mozart. Just a whole different kind of talent.

To Hell and Back
I purchased this as a gift for my father-in-law for Father's Day and he loved it and is sharing it with others.

If you haven't been to Hell and Back, then you need to go there.
There are hundreds of great war films out there and probably many more that will be made, but it would be hard to find one that is as well put together and more authentic than To Hell And Back, the real life story of Audie Murphy and his adventures in World War II.

This true story, based on Audie's book of the same name, tells of a young boy's hardships as he grows up to see his mother pass away and left to take care of his brothers and sisters. At the age of 16 he tries to enlist in the service, at which several turn him down until the Army takes him on.

In any event, Murphy goes to war and becomes one of this Country's most celebrated heroes. He becomes, by the age of 21, the most decorated soldier in World War II.

We travel with Murphy and his outfit through the many battles that they must fight and endure as many of them are killed and wounded, including Murphy himself.

Tagging along with Murphy was Jack Kelly, who later becomes one of the TV Maverick brothers, and Marshall Thompson.

The movie is very realistic in both its movie making and story telling as Murphy goes through the ropes of becoming a soldier, meeting and fighting the enemy.

It is, by far, one of those enduring movies that, along with The Sands of Iwo Jima, Wake Island, Battle Cry and A Walk In The Sun, gives us an insight into the war and its horrors and life that a soldier must go through. It is a wonderful piece of history that should be seen by all, especially in this day and age.

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