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May 05, 2009 | ISBN 9780425227879 Buy
May 06, 2008 | ISBN 9781440630323 Buy
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May 05, 2009 | ISBN 9780425227879
May 06, 2008 | ISBN 9781440630323
The national bestselling World War II memoir by Buck Compton, a hero from the famed Band of Brothers, with a foreword by John McCain. As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Lynn “Buck” Compton fought in critical battles of World War II as a member of Easy Company, immortalized as the Band of Brothers. This is the true story of a real-life hero. From his years as a two-sport UCLA star who played baseball with Jackie Robinson and football in the 1943 Rose Bowl, through his legendary post-World War II legal career as a prosecutor, in which he helped convict Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy, Buck Compton’s story truly embodies the American Dream: college sports star, esteemed combat veteran, detective, attorney, judge.
Lt. Lynn “Buck” Compton (1921–2012) was a decorated war veteran, lawyer, and judge. In 1969, he led the team that… More about Lynn Compton
Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer, known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders,… More about Marcus Brotherton
“Second Platoon was indeed ‘blessed’ to have Buck Compton as our leader. He was a quiet and strong officer who, above all, listened and talked to all men under his command. I could never say enough to express my thanks and admiration for Buck Compton.” -William “Wild Bill” Guarnere
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