HISTORY OF THE 7th US INFANTRY IN WWII - 1947 - COTTONBALERS, GERMANY, N. AFRICA

"FROM FEDALA TO BERCHTESGADEN": A HISTORY OF THE SEVENTH UNITED STATES INFANTRY IN WORLD WAR II Book Details + Condition: Keystone Print Brickford Engraving (Providence, RI). First Edition, 1947. Large hardcover measuring 12.25" x 9.5". 320 pages. Heavily illustrated with photographs and maps. Nathan W. White chronicles the 7th Infantry Regiment's distinguished combat journey. As part of the 3rd Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Cottonbalers", they fought from the 1942 North African landings to capturing Hitler's mountain home, Berchtesgaden, in 1945. The book serves as a detailed, primary source account of the "ordinary American GI" in combat, often highlighting the experiences of individual soldiers within this elite regiment. The unit was among the first forces to capture Berchtesgaden, Germany, and the "Eagle's Nest" in May 1945. Firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; normal aging and wear to boards; interior is clean and free of markings. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes. A bit more shipping due to size and weight of book.