The Rifle 2

Back to the Battlefield

By: 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

Narrated by: Shawn Compton

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

The history of the hero’s

I listened to the first book of these hero’s told with the history of the rifle used. Had to get the second and was just as great as the original. This young vet brought the amazing stories to life

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.

raw but polished well. no sour cream on the taco. Just a good storytelling endeavor.

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Great book

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

Valor, bravery, untold history.

Great storys . We need more. All is being lost. To little time left to tell us.