Colonel Bob Piper served as a platoon leader in "G" Company, 505th PIR. He was Rgtl. Adjutant (S-1) and then Rgtl. Intelligence Officer (S-2) and made all four of the combat jumps effected by the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII. He was wounded only once, in Sicily. His story is retold here through many photographs, and some of his own memorabilia, including original uniforms, badges and emblems. If veteran photos and first-hand accounts are what you are looking for, look no further! A detailed military portrait of Colonel Bob Piper, Headquaters Company, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division in WWII. Read his words as he describes his experience from Italy through the Bulge, The Roer, and Germany. This book is an excellent read from front to back!