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To Hell and Back

Audie Murphy

  • 274 pages · about 5 hours
  • First published 1949
  • 10 editions
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1 About this book

An autobiographical account of the author of his World War II experiences in the European Theater of War. 2nd Lt. Audie Murphy (1925-1971) was the USA's most decorated WW2 soldier, and lied about his age to join the army. This book became a bestseller, and was the basis of the successful movie in which Murphy (who later became an actor) played himself.

Good for readers who want: a true life story and World War II history.

  • Autobiography
  • Biography
  • World War II
  • American Personal narratives
  • United States
  • Soldiers
  • United States. Army
  • Hell

2 About Audie Murphy

1924–1971

Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1925 – May 28, 1971) was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was widely celebrated as the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, and has been described as the most highly decorated enlisted soldier in U.S. history. He received every military combat award for valor available from the United States Army, as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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