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Thomas H Taylor

Behind Hitler's Lines

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The True Story of the Only Soldier to Fight for both America and The Soviet Union in WWII

Thomas H Taylor

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Presidio Press
15 July 2004

Biography: general; European history; Second World War

The True Story of the Only Soldier to Fight for both America and the Soviet Union in World War II

paratrooper Joseph Beyrle did not strive to be a part of history, but history kept visiting him. He was the first American paratrooper to land in Normandy and the only soldier to fight for both the United States and the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany. Twice before the invasion he parachuted into Normandy, bearing gold for the French resistance. D-Day resulted in his capture, when he was mistaken for a German line-crosser-a soldier who had, in fact, died in the attempt. Eventually Joe was held under guard at the American embassy in Moscow, suspected of being a Nazi assassin. His fingerprints saved him, confirming that he'd been wounded five times and that he bore a safe-conduct pass written by Marshal Zhukov after the Wehrmacht had wrested Joe, at gunpoint, from execution by the Gestapo. In the ruins of Warsaw, his life was saved again-this time by Polish nuns. Behind Hitler's Lines is told, in part, in Joe's own words-a voice that will be among the last and best we hear firsthand from World War II.

By: Thomas H Taylor
Imprint: Presidio Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 192g
ISBN: 9780891418450
ISBN 10: 0891418458
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15 July 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas H. Taylor, a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars for valor, the Purple Heart, and five other decorations for his service in Vietnam.

Reviews for Behind Hitler's Lines: The True Story of the Only Soldier to Fight for both America and The Soviet Union in WWII

"""... the riveting story of Joe Beyrle's amazing World WAr II odyssey... This book belongs in all World War II collections."" - Library Journal (Simple Sounds of Freedom)"""