Gordon Cross

Disclaimer: I received this book as part of GoodReads' First Reads program.

This book is a WWII memoir in three parts. The first part interleaves the memoir of a sergeant as his unit is deployed in France after D-Day, as they try to take the town of St. Lo, with his grandson's memories of time spent with the man, especially a road trip they took through the south western US. The soldier's memories were written many years after the fact. The second part is from a medic who was writing things show more down on slips of paper, which he kept in his helmet. This was written as the events were occurring, and have a much more immediate feeling. The third part are photographs taken by the medic during his tour of duty. I found this to be an interesting book. I had never heard of St. Lo, and didn't know how important it's taking was to the Allied effort. As I said, the second part really brings home the feeling of war, and I liked that part best. show less