Jared Frederick is the author of a number of books, including Dispatches of D-Day: A People's History of the Normandy Invasion. Prior to his current position as an Instructor of History at Penn State Altoona, he served as a seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Frederick has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, in numerous independent documentaries, and on Turner Classic Movies as a guest host. He has also received awards for his teaching skills and efforts on behalf of student veterans. Learn more about Frederick on his website at www.jaredfrederick.com.
Erik Dorr is the owner of the Gettysburg Museum of History--a structure that witnessed the famous 1863 battle. At an early age, Erik began collecting historical relics from throughout history. This broad range of artifacts has grown into one of the finest privately-owned collections in the United States. Among the treasures in the museum is the largest assortment of Major Dick Winters and Easy Company artifacts in the world. In his wide array of historical adventures, Dorr has led European battlefield tours and has appeared on the History Channel, Syfy, and the Smithsonian Channel. Learn more at www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com.
"Hang Tough provides powerful insight into Dick Winters's military
career, meaningfully integrating World War II artifacts now on
display at the Gettysburg Museum of History. Following his exciting
epic through Europe, from Normandy to Germany, the book skillfully
shares the stories of Major Winters that have inspired so
many."--Michel de Trez, founder of the D-Day Experience Museum in
Normandy
"Stunning! This thoroughly researched and intimate work by Erik
Dorr and Jared Frederick, complete with many never-before-published
photos and color plates featuring personal artifacts, is a must
read for anyone interested in the life, character, and leadership
abilities of Band of Brothers hero Major Dick Winters."--Larry
Alexander, bestselling author of Biggest Brother: The Life of Major
Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
"What a compelling and absorbing book. Dick Winters's letters shed
fascinating light on his character and motivations, greatly
enhancing our understandings of one of America's most iconic World
War II heroes. Expertly edited and framed with a highly
knowledgeable contextual narrative, Hang Tough offers perspective
and detail of one soldier's extraordinary wartime career."--James
Holland, bestselling author of Normandy '44: D-Day and the Epic
77-Day Battle for France
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
