Rakassans : The Combat History of the 187th Airborne Infantry

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Summary: A Must
Review: A must for any Alumni of the Rakkasans past or present.

Bco 1/187th Inf 1988-1992

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Summary: Detailed unit history.
Review: Four wars, four MOH's, 26 DSC's, 411 Silver Stars,3,841 Purple Hearts, five U.S. Presidential UnitCitations, and twenty-three Battle Streamers.
The history of this fine fighting outfit is well told by General Flanagan, himself an Airborne soldier in World War II and Korea. with photos, bibliography, and index. Perhaps a future edition will include award winners, texts of unit citations, and a Roll of Honor, all of which are to be expected in a full-scale unit history.
(The numerical rating above is an unwelcome default setting within Amazon's format. This reviewer does not employ numerical ratings.)

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Summary: An excellent book, but in need of maps.
Review: This is an excellent book, but understanding the campaigns and battles of the 187th is often hindered by a total lack of area or local maps.