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The Battle of the Bulge “... was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in World War II and the second deadliest battle in American history ..." — Wikipedia Healers and Heroes is the riveting day-by-day account detailing the movements and actions of 22 men from the 26th (Yankee) Division rifle battalion aid station. After landing on the French coast of Normandy in September 1944, they endured heavy combat in Lorraine, Eastern France. Their ultimate test was the Battle of the Bulge across the Ardennes during the winter of 1944–1945, followed by the final Allied breakthrough into Germany that marked the end of World War II in Europe. Main narrator Lt. Robert Marshall was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry for his actions on January 9th, 1945 near North Nothum, Luxembourg. Following Marshall’s wounding and evacuation, this narrative was completed by Staff SGT Walter German. "The log of the platoon’s activities that was kept by Robert Marshall is remarkable and is a great asset in documenting this level of medical support for an infantry battalion in combat. The copies will be part of the Surgeon General’s permanent archives. I share my deep respect for his dedicated and heroic service." — Richard V. N. Ginn, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret. Historian) "In complete contrast to many heavy histories, Marshall clearly and objectively describes the combat and bloody experiences without a hint of heroics or pathos. Carefully composed and written by Marshall, with co-author German, in the weeks immediately after the end of the fighting, while they still had pinpoint sharp memories and official records at hand, this account gives us a near perfect 'microcosm' of history. I organize tours to the WW II European battlefields, and am deeply moved by the authenticity of thus account." — Patrick Hinchy, M.A. (P.P.E.), Oxford University Member, Chatham House, London Member, Royal United Services Institute, London "They fought at many of the fiercest battles in Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge where the young Lieutenant Marshall was awarded the Silver Star. What makes his action special, and those of the medics who served under him, is that medical personnel were not issued weapons, and were often the chosen target of the enemy." — Stephen J. Bury, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

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