A Machine Gunner's War by Ernest Albert Andrews Jr

A Machine Gunner's War by Ernest Albert Andrews Jr

The personal story of 'Andy' Andrews and his machine-gun crew, following their journey in 1943 from the US to England, and on to France, Belgium, Germany and Czechoslovakia.

[O]ffers a treasure trove of the daily experiences of soldiers in the fieldThe book is accessible to a broad audience, but its level of detail will make it useful to specialists as well. * Michigan War Studies Review 11/01/2023 *
[Andrews'] narrative is clear and engaging and his descriptions detailed and interesting. This work presents an unobstructed view of the war from an infantryman's point of view. * WWII History 11/11/2022 *

Ernest Albert "Andy" Andrews Jr. served as a machine gunner in the U.S. 1st Infantry Division during the Second World War. Following the war, he earned a degree in Christian education, and served in several positions in the Presbyterian Church. He died on April 22, 2016. Andy was predeceased by his wife Hellon and is survived by his daughter Sarah, his son Al, and four grandsons. David B. Hurt received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida and a M.A. in International Affairs from Florida State University. He worked with William Lubbeck as the co-author of At Leningrad's Gates: The Story of a Soldier with Army Group North (Casemate, 2006). He currently serves as an academic advisor at a college in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

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ISBN 13	9781636241043
ISBN 10	1636241042
Title	A Machine Gunner's War
Author	Ernest Albert Andrews Jr
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Casemate Publishers
Year published	2022-06-20
Number of pages	384
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