Macdonald i discovered incredibly rich detail about his combat experience. The personal story of the commander of companies i and g, 23d infantry, from october 1944 to july 1945 accessrestricteditem. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. He wrote several of the armys official histories of world war ii. Buy a cheap copy of company commander book by charles b. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii macdonald, charles b. The book, written right after war in 1946, is a very honest account of macdonald s experience as an infantry officer in europe with. Company commander 0553270559 by macdonald, charles b. Company commander by charles brown macdonald, 1999, burford books edition, in english company commander 1999 edition open library. Find company commander 0553270559 by macdonald, charles b.
In addition to detailed descriptions of terrain, weather and military procedures, macdonald relayed his feelings during each episode, not just saying i was frightened, but saying my body began to shake uncontrollably. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Macdonald free ebook pdf kindle online textbook epub electronic book company commander. Nowhere is there a more honest, unassuming portrayal of the hopes and dreams and fears of a young infantry captain. Macdonalds wartime memoirs were originally published in 1949, so his recollections were still fresh, and it does read better than most of the ww2 vets stories written 30, 40 or more years after the fact. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry. Instead of retreating, as the allied command anticipated, the german troops prepared. The classic infantry memoir of wwii kindle edition by macdonald, charles b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Most of these occur, as you might expect, during his stint as the commander of g george company in the spring of. Jun 23, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. As a newly commisioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonalds first combat was war at its.
Its hard and scary to imagine what those infantry solders had to go through to survive. Company commander by charles brown macdonald, 1999, burford books edition, in english. Company commander ebook was published in 2015 though the original paper publication was in 1947 and was written by charles b. Macdonald november 23, 1923december 4, 1990 was a former deputy chief historian for the united states army. Company commander charles b macdonald 9781580800389. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. How this green commander gains his mens loyalty in the snows of wartorn europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories of all time. Dec 15, 2012 lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments.
A day by day account of battle action as experienced by the two companies charles macdonald captained. Company commander is a stark view of one of the most brutal battles of the second world war. Macdonald on december 17, 1944, in the krinkelter wald, belgium, company i, 23rd infantry, in a defensive position was being attacked in waves supported by heavy nebelwergers and artillery barrages. American personal narratives, biography, campaigns, regimental histories, soldiers, united states, united states. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his. Macdonald november 23, 1922 december 4, 1990 was a former deputy chief. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A war memoir by the commander of companies i and g, 23rd.
How this green commander gained his mens loyalty in the snows of wartorn europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories. Macdonald, who was a company commander in the western european theater during 194445. Charles macdonald s company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. Company commander book by charles b macdonald 3 available. Book club edition of book originally published in 1947. Company commander by macdonald, charles brown, 1922publication date. Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Charles macdonalds company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. I tried to find the best to place this, but if i failed by putting it here, moderators feel free to move it to where best seen fit not sure how i ever missed this book which was published in 1947. Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an. The book, written right after war in 1946, is a very honest account of macdonalds experience as an infantry officer in europe with. He recorded his wartime experiences in company commander, regarded as one of the finest world war ii combat narratives. I have read many books written about the battle of the bulge and charles b. I read this many years ago and it stayed with me for a long time. Click to read more about company commander by charles b. Young, modest, inexperienced, and with a real concern the men under him, macdonald was first assigned to company i, stationed on the siegfr line. Macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellishthe battle of the bulge.
An authentic account of war as experienced by the men of an. Macdonald also wrote a time for trumpets, often cited as the finest history of the battle of the bulge. As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonald s first combat was war at its. Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an offensive in which he. Macdonald, 68, a military historian who specialized in the battle of the bulge, died dec. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The citation for macdonalds silver star reads as follows. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Originally published, 1947 large, sturdy book, blue covers, very bright gilt lettering on spine, 309 pages includling extensive appendix of photos and plastic packet of mcelfreshs company commander europe maps, 19441945 reproductions. Feb 14, 2016 company commander ebook was published in 2015 though the original paper publication was in 1947 and was written by charles b. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii 9781580800389 by macdonald, charles b. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. Details the up close personal experiences of a company commander, from the battle of the bulge, on to the invasion of the german fatherland. Company commander by macdonald, charles b abebooks. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii new ed by macdonald, charles b. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the the silver star. The citation for macdonald s silver star reads as follows. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading company commander. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english.
The classic infantry memoir of world war ii available in paperback. Macdonald 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Charles brown macdonald, a military historian and former deputy chief of the army center of military history, died tuesday at his home in. Book is in fine, as new, giftgiving condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the the silver star he became and official army historian, retiring as deputy. By september 1944, as a 21 year old captain, he commanded a rifle company in the 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd infantry division. Macdonald was the author of the siegfried line campaign and coauthor of three battles. Macdonald received the silver star and the purple heart. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the silver star he became an official army. Dec, 20 how this green commander gained his mens loyalty in the snows of wartorn europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories.
Macdonald, 9781580800389, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company in the 2nd infantry division. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or. Macdonald also wrote a time for trumpets and other books. Imo, it is one of the best books relating to first hand combat i have ever read about ww2. Macdonald s wartime memoirs were originally published in 1949, so his recollections were still fresh, and it does read better than most of the ww2 vets stories written 30, 40 or more years after the fact. Company commander is the personal memoir of 20 year old captain charles macdonalds wartime experiences while serving as commander officer co of i and latter g company, 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd division, us army during the final year of world war two ww 2. Lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments. Listen to company commander audiobook by charles b. Read company commander pdf the classic infantry memoir of wwii by charles b. The classic infantry memoir of wwii by macdonald, charles b. Jul 07, 2015 where can i download company commander. Jun 28, 2016 listen to company commander audiobook by charles b. Macdonald was the author of seven historical nonfi.
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