The 101st Airborne Division, also known as the Screaming Eagles, is a light infantry division of the United Stated Army. The Screaming Eagles have participated in some very well known and serious engagements from World War II up to the present day. This book is the person account of one such member who served during World War II and found himself in Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. This book is very direct and does not embellish any wartime activities. The author just recounts his experiences as they were. This is a book with tremendous importance to the historical record, as personal accounts give all of the figures and statistics a soul. I enjoyed reading this book.