x, 429 pages : 18 cm

"From the deadly shores of North Africa to the invasion of Sicily to the fierce jungle hell of the Pacific, the contribution of the World War II Ranger Battalions far outweighed their numbers. They were ordinary men on an extraordinary mission, experiencing the full measure of the fear, exhaustion, and heroism of combat in nearly every major invasion of the war. Whether spearheading a landing force or scouting deep behind enemy lines, these highly motivated, highly trained volunteers led the way for other soldiers -- they were Rangers. With first-person interviews, in-depth research, and a complete appendix naming every Ranger known to have served, author Robert Black, a Ranger himself, has made the battles of WWII come to life through the struggles of the men who fought to win the greatest war the world has ever seen"--Publisher's description

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-414) and index

Founding -- Training -- Dieppe -- North Africa -- Sicily -- Italy -- Anzio -- D-Day planning -- D-Day, Normandy -- Brest -- The Philippine invasion -- Hill 400 -- Cabanatuan -- Across the Saar, Zerf -- Across the Rhine, VE day -- The Pacific, VJ day

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