Womer and Devito recount Womer's experiences during World War II in a special demolition section known as the "Filthy Thirteen," the 101st Airborne Division's notorious squad of paratroopers. Womer was drafted into the 29th Infantry Division in 1941 and sent overseas in 1942. He volunteered for the 29th Ranger Battalion, a new and elite unit trained by the British Commandos that was disbanded in 1943. He then became a paratrooper for the 101st Airborne Division and was assigned to the "Filthy Thirteen," which participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the battle for Holland, and the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The book details his early years, first jobs, marriage, induction, training, and combat experiences, in addition to the emotional and psychological impact of the war and his return home. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)