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Xorcist [USA] · 11-11-2003, 05:13 PM

I loved it. One scene that sticks out in my mind is when Bull Randallman was separated form his squad overnight and knifed that kraut in the barn. (can't remember what episode) I could never imagine that happening. A face to face encounter like that. Man.

I suggest reading the book by Stephen Ambose as well. Obviously it has much more depth to it.

*offtopic in a way.........

Another author, Donald Burgett, from the 101st writes in a matter of fact way that keeps you reading. Here is an excerpt from "Currahee!"

BATTLE OF THE HEDGEROWS

We were being annihilated, our ranks disintegrating as we ran. Glancing at my comrades around and behind me to draw courage and strength form their presence, I saw that the field was being littered with dead, our dead. A trooper in front of us and to the right of me was hit in the chest by an 88 shell. His body disappeared form the waist up, his legs and hips with belt, canteen and entrenching tool still on taking three more steps, then falling.

Absolutely insane, the horror these men experienced.

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Xorcist [USA] is Offline Corporal Posts: 980 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auburn Hills, MI	11-11-2003, 05:13 PM I loved it. One scene that sticks out in my mind is when Bull Randallman was separated form his squad overnight and knifed that kraut in the barn. (can't remember what episode) I could never imagine that happening. A face to face encounter like that. Man. I suggest reading the book by Stephen Ambose as well. Obviously it has much more depth to it. *offtopic in a way......... Another author, Donald Burgett, from the 101st writes in a matter of fact way that keeps you reading. Here is an excerpt from "Currahee!" BATTLE OF THE HEDGEROWS We were being annihilated, our ranks disintegrating as we ran. Glancing at my comrades around and behind me to draw courage and strength form their presence, I saw that the field was being littered with dead, our dead. A trooper in front of us and to the right of me was hit in the chest by an 88 shell. His body disappeared form the waist up, his legs and hips with belt, canteen and entrenching tool still on taking three more steps, then falling. Absolutely insane, the horror these men experienced.