A timeless book that awakens and inspires a heroic spirit. The hand of God surrounded many soldiers during WWII, especially those of the 17th Battalion, CO. E 2nd Armored Division under the training of General George S. Patton. These were a unique unit that was carefully selected and known as "Patton's Boys." The men that "Paved the Way" to all of our freedoms we hold dear today. Going ahead of the troops, these brave men demolished and built roads and bridges in record time to get our troops to advance and win the battle with Hitler. These men were given one of the highest citations in WWII by President Truman for their outstanding commitment and record time building a bridge in just seven hours to defeat the enemy.
This is a book containing the original manuscript from James E. Sammons, who served as a Corporal radio Morse code communicator, cycle rider, half-track driver, and jeep driver for commanders. The eyes and ears of J.E. clearly possessed great perception and recollections that inspired him to write about his seven battles from Benning to Berlin, which later became known as 'Grandpa's War.' His spirit and love for his country maintained his sense of humor even during the most difficult wartime situations. Additionally, he shares the helplessness he experienced while sitting in a foxhole with bombs blasting all around him. I now hold the original little Bible he held in his hands, reciting Psalm 23 over and over. Now, my hand is passing on to future generations these unique stories of seven battles with an extraordinary soldier who served in WWII-my dad.
Travel with a small boy from a seaport town in Virginia during the Great Depression to WWII. Experience a soldier's sensitivity and humor filled stories that override his fear with great faith and love for his country.
An inspirational soldier's account of WWII that has never been told!
