We Led the Way: Darbys Rangers by Darby, William O and William H Baumer - 1980

Jove, 1985. 222 yellowing pages, white with orange pictorial, brown and black ltrs, special action photo edition, corners and edges are nicked and chipped. An inspiring account of courage and daring in North Africa during the second World War.. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. G++.

Hardcover. Very good. Presidio, 1980, 199 pages, hardcover in a very good dust jacket, Book Club Ed., no owner's mark, light wear.

New York, NY, USA.: Jove Publication, 1985. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover Art!. GOOD, Decent Reading Copy. Soft cover. First Edition By This Publisher,.. 222 pages plus 16 B&W photo pages. " From the moment they hit the beaches in North Africa to the last desperate struggle at Anzio, Darby's Rangers only asked for one thing - the opportunity to fight. Experts at amphibious landings, night attacks and close combat, the Rangers were the spearhead for the advancing U.S. forces. And, at their helm, was William 0. Darby, a daring combat leader in the highest tradition of the U.S. Army. This is Darby's own story of those climactic days in his own words as dictated just a few months before his death to his friend General William H. Baumer. Against overwhelming odds in Tunisia, through the concentrated hell at Gela, on to the final kill at Messina and the Italian mainland, Darby and his Rangers truly led the way. " >>> Cover wear; Sticker & tape to lower spine. Size: 12mo -… Read More

San Rafael, California: Presidio, 1980. 198 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "The heroism of William Darby and his Rangers in World War II has become legend. Experts at amphibious landings, night attacks, and close combat, they led the assaulting troops in the initial North Africa landings, fought in Tunisia, landed through concentrated hell at Gela, and were in on the final kill at Messina. At Sorrento they stood off forces that outnumbered them by at least eight to one, and they spearheaded the desperate struggle at Anzio. This is Darby's own story of those climactic days, as dictated, just a few months before his death, to his friend General William H. Baumer. Baumer has added background information about the war and on Darby's life, plus a summary of the exploits of other Ranger units. Darby was a combat leader in the highest tradition of the United States Army - a forceful, charismatic man who inspired loyalty and in turn gave loyalty to his… Read More

New York: Jove Publications Inc., 1985. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 222 Pages. June 1985 Edition which is a reprint of the 1980 Presidio Press Edition. Tight bright, square book with just a hint of age-tanning. Inside back cover has store stamp. Center section with 15 pages of black and white photographs. Illustrated with several maps. From the moment they hit the beaches in North Africa to the last desperate struggle at Anzio, Darby's Rangers only asked for one thing - the opportunity to fight. Experts at amphibious landings, night attacks and close combat, the Rangers were the spearhead for the advancing U.S. forces. And, at their helm, was William 0. Darby, a daring combat leader in the highest tradition of the U.S. Army. This is Darby's own story of those climactic days in his own words as dictated just a few months before his death to his friend General William H. Baumer. Against overwhelming odds in Tunisia, through the concentrated hell at Gela, on to the final kill at… Read More

San Rafael, California: Presidio Press, 1980. Book. Very Good-. Hardcover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Very good - hardcover in good + dustjacket. May be some rubbing or minor shelfwear to book. May be some rubbing, bumping and chipping to edges, corners and spine of book. Overall a good tigth copy..

Presidio Press, 1980. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket in good condition. Book club edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Gutter Code: W25. Protected by mylar cover. No extraneous markings. All pages are intact and binding is strong. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.