"From Normandy to Iwo Jima. True tales of combat…on land, sea, and air. At the height of World War II, the US military drew some 16 million men into its ranks. They came from every walk of life – farmers, teachers, lawyers, and even Hollywood celebrities. But whether they came from the wheat fields of Kansas, the streets of New York, or the backlots of Tinseltown, these everyday heroes answered the call when their country needed them. They were ordinary men who accomplished extraordinary things. Today, we call them the "Greatest Generation." The Combat Diaries recounts the harrowing tales of more than a dozen WWII veterans" --,Publisher's description.