Download or read book Small Unit Actions in World War II in France, Italy and Spain written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents four detailed narratives dealing with small units which took part in combat operations in Europa and Asia in World War II. In particular, it covers: France: 2nd Ranger Battalion at Pointe du Hoe; Saipan: 27th Division at Tanapag Plain; Italy: 351st Infantry at Santa Maria Infante; France: 4th Armored Division at Singling. Provides solid, uncolored material for a better understanding of the real nature of modern battle. Provides concrete, case-history material which company and field-grade officers can use to find out what actually happens in battle. Illustrated.