Burriss’s extraordinary experiences as a platoon leader and company commander with the U.S. Army’s 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe and North Africa in the Second World War. They saw combat in many of the pivotal battles of the war and quickly won a reputation as disciplined, resourceful, and highly effective assault troops. They were an almost unstoppable fighting force that earned the nickname “devils in baggy pants” from the Germans who dreaded encountering them. This is both a highly personal combat memoir and a vivid portrait of the European war as seen thorough the eyes of American GIs.

Originally published: 2000. Includes index.

The way we were -- Learning how to kill -- Staging area -- Paratroopers don't stop for tea -- The invasion of Italy -- Anzio -- There'll always be an England -- Operation Market Garden -- Battle of the Bulge -- To the heart of the Reich.