The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield Hardcover Book Signed By The Author And 5 WWII Veterans Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield Hardcover Book Signed By The Author And 5 WWII Veterans Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Rifle, Andrew Biggio brings to light more untold stories from the quickly vanishing ranks of the veterans of World War II. Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Purpose. They are called the Greatest Generation, but they were also ordinary men, sharing in all of humanity’s weaknesses and flaws while responding to the call of duty. These are their unforgettable stories—first-person accounts from the last of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who fought the most dreadful war in history, all collected by a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The idea was simple: travel across the country with a 1945 M1 Garand, the basic U.S. fighting rifle of World War II, ask combat veterans of that war to sign it, and listen carefully as the sight, touch, and feel of that rifle evoke a flood of memories and emotions. In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Rifle, Andrew Biggio once again reveals the astonishing effect his M1 Garand had on the old warriors who held it. The passage of time is swiftly snatching from us the last of those men, but the memories of those who remain are vivid and strong. It’s astonishing to see how grasping that rifle brings out those memories—good, bad, terrifying, and heroic. This book is signed by the Author Andrew Biggio and 5 WWII Veterans! Rubino Degenhart: Served with the 2nd Armored Div, field artillery battalion, Co. A, 3rd Platoon Participated in winter task force, troop transport, 6 x 6 truck driver, and a 105 – 155 mm heavy artillery gunner. Fought the Germans at the end of the war. William BalabanowAfter High School, Bill wanted to serve his country but was rejected from all the Branches. He joined the Merchant Marines, and served in the Atlantic and Pacific theater, fighting both the Japanese and Germans! Bill would later fight in the Korean and Vietnam war! Russel Sattazahn: Served with the 1st Infantry Division, 18th Regiment, Company G, Russel landed in France, took a truck to Belgium, and went straight to the front lines. On March 24, 1945, at about 5 PM, he took cover in the basement of an abandoned building in Germany. An explosion in the second room of the basement caused severe injuries, including the loss of his right hand and several shrapnel wounds to his face. Rich Weaver 17th Airborne who fought in the battle Of The Bulge and Operation Varsity (Airborne operation in Germany March 1945) and later transferred to the 82nd Airborne. And  Christy Fier age 101, served with the 26th “Yankee Division” during WWII. As a member of Company I, 328th Infantry Regiment he fought in Northern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. He was luckily enough to live after take a bullet off his helmet during combat in the battle of the Moncourt Woods, France. All books were signed at The Gettysburg Museum Of History event on September 29th 2024. The book will be accompanied by a Gettysburg Museum Of History COA and the signatures are 100% guaranteed to be authentic. Each one will vary slightly. ALL MONEY MADE Will go to help bring Veterans back to the 80th Anniversary of The Battle Of The Bulge with The Rifle Project.