"Damn Cold and Starving" - A soldier reflection as a Prisoner of WW2 (Book)

Publisher:

Marion Ray

Year of publication:

2006

Language:

English

ISBN:

 

Price:

19,95$ + 2, 96 for Shipping

Order the book at:

Marion RAY

704, Briarwood Drive

BETHALTO, IL 62010-1168

Phone: 618-377-3674

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Summary:

The book written by Marion (424th Infantry Regt, 106th Infantry Division) in conjonction with Dan Brannan, Executive Editor of the "Alton, Illinois Telegraph" will be released in November 2006.

It contains detailed information about the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" Ray's capture, then his incarceration from December 1944 until Spring 1945. He also writes his return to Germany in 1999, it is a personal, gripping account of the inhumanity of the Nazi prison camps and his fight for survival during WWII.

There is a collection of photos of that era, plus drawings by Alton, Illinois artist, Erin McAfoos. Ray kept a diary during the entire time of his captivity and much of the book is based on those memories.

The book will sell normally for $19.95 but is being sold until October 31, 2006 for the discounted price of $15.95.

Please include an additional $2.96 for tax and shipping when you order.