Breathes There A Soldier
The World War II Memoir of Robert F. Heatley
Stateside Training and Pacific Theater Combat 1942–1946
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About the Book
World War II, the most desperate stuggle ever endured by mankind, changed the world forever and those who fought in its battles. Sergeant Robert Heatley, a U.S. Army infantryman, put pen to paper recording history as it was made.
Breathes There A Soldier, the compilation of his journals, brings to life the experiences, both humorous and horrific, of an American soldier in the Pacific Theater. From the grind of combat training, to the agony of the battlefield, Sergeant Heatley's first person account of the 81st Infantry Division in World War II is a welcome addition to the genre of the U.S. Army's contribution to American history.
About the Author
Lawrence Heatley balances family life, writing and his career as an automotive engineer. In his pursuit to raise the awareness of World War II history, he on occasion speaks at organization events and schools about the role the war still plays in today's society. He lives in suburban Detroit with his wife, Terri, and daughter, Rachel.