As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonald s first combat was war at its most hellish the battle of the bulge. Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an offensive in which he. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. He is put in command of i company as a replacement for the previous co killed during their last engagement. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading company commander. American personal narratives, biography, campaigns, regimental histories, soldiers, united states, united states.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Company commander by macdonald, charles brown, 1922. Macdonald, who was a company commander in the western european theater during 194445. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Jul 07, 2015 where can i download company commander. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime. Macdonald, a graduate of presbyterian college, is the author of company commander an account of his experiences as an officer of the. Presents a graphic account of infantry warfare from the shores of normandy to the german lines at leipzig, by a. Imo, it is one of the best books relating to first hand combat i have ever read about ww2. If searching for the book company commander by charles b.
The classic infantry memoir of wwii kindle edition by macdonald, charles b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nowhere is there a more honest, unassuming portrayal of the hopes and dreams and fears of a young infantry captain. Company commander by macdonald, charles brown, 1922publication date 1978 topics united states. Company commander by charles macdonald so i recently finished reading this book for a class at my university, and it really brought a new appreciation for the men who fought in the deadly war. Company commander is the personal memoir of 20 year old captain charles macdonald s wartime experiences while serving as commander officer co of i and latter g company, 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd division, us army during the final year of world war two ww 2. Read company commander pdf the classic infantry memoir of wwii by charles b. Its hard and scary to imagine what those infantry solders had to go through to survive. Dec 15, 2012 lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments. Macdonald also wrote a time for trumpets and other books. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii 9781580800389. I read this many years ago and it stayed with me for a long time. In the war he rose to the rank of captain of the 23rd infantry of the 2nd division. Macdonald essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are.
As a newly commisioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonald s first combat was war at its. Details the up close personal experiences of a company commander, from the battle of the bulge, on to the invasion of the german fatherland. As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macd. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company. By september 1944, as a 21 year old captain, he commanded a rifle company in the 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd infantry division. Charles macdonald s company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. Macdonald november 23, 1922 december 4, 1990 was a former deputy chief. Macdonald, including company commander, and a time for trumpets. As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellishthe battle of the bulge. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Macdonald was the author of the siegfried line campaign and coauthor of three battles.
His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. Company commander by charles brown macdonald, 1999, burford books edition, in english company commander 1999 edition open library. In this plainspoken but eloquent narrative, we live each minute at macdonalds side, sharing in all of combats misery, terror, and drama. Feb 14, 2016 company commander ebook was published in 2015 though the original paper publication was in 1947 and was written by charles b. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company in the 2nd infantry division. Company commander charles macdonald 1947 by fwhagen mon. The postworld war ii years saw many memoirs published, ranging from audie murphys to hell and back to charles macdonalds company commander. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii new ed by macdonald, charles b. The untold story of the battle of the bulge, and more on. Sobel when he was the commander of e company, 506th parachute infantry regiment. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards help sell. The siegfried line campaign army center of military history. The personal story of the commander of companies i and g, 23d infantry, from october 1944 to july 1945.
Lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments. The book, written right after war in 1946, is a very honest account of macdonald s experience as an infantry officer in europe with. Company command, if it is successful, is the most rewarding, personally satisfying position the army offers. Download company commander charles b macdonald 9781580800389. Feb 27, 2010 between them, they cover the experiences of an inomarochnik tank commander, a company commander in a strafbat, a tank desantnik, a razvedchik, a mortarman in the infantry, an antitank gunner in the cavalry and a naval infantryman, so i think between them they give a good selection of different arms. Young, modest, inexperienced, and with a real concern the men under him, macdonald was first assigned to company i, stationed on the siegfr line.
Instead of retreating, as the allied command anticipated, the german troops prepared. A day by day account of battle action as experienced by the two companies charles macdonald captained. Company commander ebook was published in 2015 though the original paper publication was in 1947 and was written by charles b. As a newly commisioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonald s first combat was war at its most hellish the battle of the bulge in this plain spoken but eloquent narrative, we live each minute at macdonald s side, sharing in all of combat s misery, terror, and drama how this green commander gains his men s loyalty in the snows of war torn europe is one of the gras a newly. Discover book depositorys huge selection of charles macdonald books online. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt and a contributor to command decisions. Macdonald, a graduate of presbyterian college, is the author of company commander an account of his experiences as an officer of the 2d infantry division in the european theater during world war ii. I have read many books written about the battle of the bulge and charles b. Company commander a bantam war book books pics download. Macdonald 19221990 served in four european campaigns and received the purple heart and the silver star. Find company commander jan 01, 1961 macdonald, charles brown. Click to read more about company commander by charles b. Ambushed, wounded, and evacuated to england, he served out the war with a battalion headquarters company much as did jack capell, author of the present memoir. Many great books have been written about world war two but company commander describes the war at first hand.
Macdonald in pdf form, then youve come to the faithful site. Company commander is the experiences of captain charles macdonald, us army, from the fighting at the siegfried line to the end of fighting of world war ii. Commander donald macdonald, the most decorated man in the navy, was skipper of the obannon during the heaviest fighting against the japs, and in the naval battle that is regarded as the turning point in the war, col. Company commander jan 01, 1961 macdonald, charles brown. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the silver star he became an official army. The postworld war ii years saw many memoirs published, ranging from audie murphys to hell and back to charles macdonald s company commander.
Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry. Jun 23, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Macdonald, a graduate of presbyterian college, is the author of company commander, 1 an account of his experiences as an officer of the 2d infantry division in the european theater during world war ii. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Company commander by macdonald, charles b abebooks. He commanded a rifle platoon in world war ii, earning the silver star, a purple heart, and five battle stars. Charles macdonald personally downed of tojos planes. If youre writing a company commander essay and need some advice, post your charles b. How this green commander gains his mens loyalty in the snows of wartorn europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories of all time. Macdonald was the author of seven historical nonfi. In fact, company commander is everything band of brothers is not.
Macdonald was deputy chief historian of the army center of military history. He served as deputy chief historian for the united states army, writing several of the armys official histories of world war ii. Army captain charles macdonald wrote company commander in 1947 from notes recorded during his time as a company commander in the 23rd infantry regiment fighting in the european theater after. Between them, they cover the experiences of an inomarochnik tank commander, a company commander in a strafbat, a tank desantnik, a razvedchik, a mortarman in the infantry, an antitank gunner in the cavalry and a naval infantryman, so i think between them they give a good selection of different arms. Improve self through fanatical pursuit of tactical excellence in combined arms. He recorded his wartime experiences in company commander, regarded as one of the finest world war ii combat narratives. Most of these occur, as you might expect, during his stint as the commander of g george company in the spring of. Its hard and scary to imagine what those infantry solders had to. The siegfried line campaign us army green book ebook.
After the war, he wrote company commander, regarded as a world war ii classic. In this plainspoken but eloquent narrative, we live each minute at macdonald s side, sharing in all of combats misery, terror, and drama. Macdonald received the silver star and the purple heart. Company commander by charles mcdonald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii by charles b. Buy a cheap copy of company commander book by charles b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Macdonald free ebook pdf kindle online textbook epub electronic book company commander. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Macdonald s wartime memoirs were originally published in 1949, so his recollections were still fresh, and it does read better than most of the ww2 vets stories written 30, 40 or more years after the fact. It provides a young officer a fundamental knowledge, experience, and a sense of capability that will serve him well the rest of his army career. Company commander is a stark view of one of the most brutal battles of the second world war.
Mcdonald in, my opinion, tells it like combat really is. Macdonald, 9781580800389, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellishthe battle of the bulge. Charles b macdonald the classic infantry memoir of world war ii from the battle of the bluge to the crossing of the rhinecover.
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