The Rifle 2

Back to the Battlefield

De: Andrew Biggio, Donald Halverson 34th Infantry Division - foreword, Louis Zoghby 17th Airborne Division - foreword, Ed Cottrell 48th Fighter Group - foreword, Gerhard Femppel 2nd SS Panzer Division - foreword

Narrado por: Shawn Compton

Duración: 9 h y 4 m

Resumen del Editor

They are called the Greatest Generation, but they were also ordinary men, 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 rifle evoke a flood of memories and emotions. Andrew Biggio once again reveals the astonishing effect his M1 Garand had on the old warriors who held it. In Biggio's riveting account, you will learn:

- What it was like to fight for freedom in the various theaters of World War II

- The obstacles these world-conquerors faced on returning home and how they overcame them

- The special meaning these recollections hold for later combat vets, confirming the brotherhood of warriors

- The importance to veterans of memory and respect

Biggio's inspirational second collection is a must-listen for anyone interested in the service and sacrifices of our veterans.

©2023 Andrew Biggio (P)2023 Tantor

Great book

Have read both books and can say they are both great reads. The person doing the reading did a great job.

Outstanding

Just as good as Part 1. A job well done capturing the veterans of the Greatest Generation. A must read for history buffs and people who take a liking of the Second World War.

As good as it gets.

I can't believe book 2 is as good as the first book. I hated to see it end as I finished it. The stories needed told and Andrew Biggio did a wonderful job letting those who lived it, tell them. His work is as good as it gets. Read this. Reread it. Pass it on.

Love

Excellent ! Loved the stories and what ur doing not just with the rifle but taking the vets back to where they were station! Can’t wait to see the next project !

Best Coverage of America’s Greatest Generation

Incredible work Andy has done paying tribute to those who have gone before us. The best collection of 1st hand accounts of WWII, hands down look no further.

Incredible

Every American should read this book. It’s raw and gritty and doesn’t hold back what these men went through fighting for our country. I cried through each moving story. Thank you all for your service.

Exceptional!

Incredible read. Should be mandatory for all students in the United States! Thank you, Andy

A Necessary read for all Americans

Andrews' project (R1&R2) has and will become a required written history of our United States during a world war.
The time and effort that he put into relating the stories of this WW II generation will forever ring for all generations of Americans. These factually, self told stories, produce the stark and human reality of war for all mankind.
If only we would learn from past history ...

Another great book

I read the rifle and loved it. To my pleasant surprise the author decided to write The Right for 2 with my great stories about WWII veterans. Their first at stories and their life after the war. Both these books I highly recommend.

Just as good as the first

an amazing recounting of veterens' stories. The narrator has a great voice and does an excellent job.