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James DeFelice
James DeFelice writes historical accounts, including "Rangers at Dieppe," which details a crucial World War II operation. His other works include "The Iron Chain.
Rangers at Dieppe
Synopsis
Just months after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Army Rangers, a newly formed special force, were thrust into their first combat mission during a combined Allied assault on the German-held French port of Dieppe. This raid proved to be a devastating slaughter, resulting in horrific Allied losses and the first American blood spilled on European soil in World War II. Drawn from historical records and personal recollections, this account details the fifty Rangers who fought valiantly in a battle they could not win, and were lucky to survive.