The Mortarmen

By Michael Connelly

Book Overview

The Mortarmen is an untold story of World War II. It follows the heroic exploits of the men of the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion from their landing on Utah Beach, through every major battle in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412049024
• ISBN13: 9781412049023
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

a reader from Louisiana

This is a fantastic book about World War II. At times I felt like I was right there with the men of the 87th who fought their way across Europe. The book is full of history, but more importantly it is full of the stories of the men who fought the war. It tells you their story and you can't help but get caught up in this great tale. Michael Connelly is a master story teller.

An amazing historical account

Dick Sebian, a member of the 87th, lent me his personal copy of this book. Dick is 81 years old now and remembers details and dates like they happened last week. I would imagine that if you had actually lived through this like he has, you would never forget it. He is a great guy and one would never know what he went through at such a young age. I don't think anybody proof-read this book because there are many grammatical mistakes, but that doesn't change the content. Connelly does a nice job of chronicling the action of A, B, C, and D Companies from D-Day through the end of the war in Germany. The day by day format helps the reader follow the story without confusion. I also never realized what an effective weapon the 4.2 mortar was. The horrors these men lived through are something most people (including myself) cannot even begin to imagine. Mr. Sebian and the other members of the 87th are truly members of the Greatest Generation. I am thankful for them and the other veterans of WWII who, as Connelly states, "saved the world." This book ought to be required reading in American history classes so everyone can understand what they did.

The Mortarmen

What a fantastic book. I bought 10 copies! It is packed with information and pictures of the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion. I wanted my kids and grandkids to know the sacrifices that our brave soldiers made to preserve the freedoms we enjoy in this great country. Thank you Michael for your extensive research to gather all this information and to write it in such an interesting manner. I highly recommend this book!!!

Outstanding

"An outstanding book, factual and taken from the guys who were there, and got the job done." Col. Julian G. Brunt, USA Ret. 1st Lt., 87th CMB, A Company, 1st Platoon

wonderful book, great read

a fascinating WWII book that takes us into the hearts and minds of the men who lived it. There are parts in the book that are so well detailed that I felt as if i were actually fighting right there alongside the men of the 87th. This book is a must read for anyone who enjoys a great war epic or is facinated with american history. 5 stars.