The story of the only U.S. Officer to lead three separate Airborne Battalions into combat during World War II.

A word from the author -- First jump -- Learning to fight -- Preparing for war -- Early days in the 505 Parachute Infanry Regiment -- North Africa -- Sicily : from the jump to Biazzo Ridge -- On to Trapani -- Return to North Africa and preparations for Italy -- From Salerno to Naples -- To the Volturno : the Battle of Arnone -- Duty in Naples -- Norther Ireland -- England -- D-Day : June 6, 1944 -- La Fière Bridge and causeway -- Montebourg Station -- Westward to the Douve : the Battle of St. Sauveur-le-Vicomte -- The 508 parachute Infantry Regiment -- Hill 95 -- Recovery, Holland and the Bulge -- Return and transition -- You can take the paratrooper out of the fight, but... -- Note to Veterans.