WWII Airborne 506th PIR Currahee Scrapbook Parachute Infantry Book W/ Newspaper
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:49999289 | Theme 1: Band of Brothers |
| Conflict: WW II (1939-45) | Unit 2: 101st Airborne Division |
| Unit: 506th Parachute Infantry |
This is the 2007 reprint of the WWII 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) "Currahee" scrapbook. This is the unit history book of the famous 506th PIR. This book is a reprint, printed in 2007. This book includes loads of information about the 506th PIR during World War II. It includes text and pictures covering the period from July 20, 1942 to July 4, 1945, including training and all of the combat operations of the regiment during the war. Several officers are pictured, including Maj...or Richard "Dick" Winters, the leader of Easy Company (the "Band of Brothers"). There are 7 maps present in the book, detailing events during the Battle of the Bulge. There are also rosters of those members of the unit who were killed in action. This book is in excellent, stored (we found it boxed and sealed) condition. It shows minimal signs of wear. Please see pictures to judge the condition of this book. The famous 506th PIR was a regiment in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. It saw extensive combat in the European Theater of Operations, participating in D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. The 506th PIR included the famous "Band of Brothers" (Easy Company) portrayed in the HBO miniseries. This book would make an excellent addition to any military library. Also included are 2 cutouts from the Associated Press newspaper article regarding the death of Richard Winters.Very hard to find in this condition.
