Call of Duty - by Lynn Compton & Marcus Brotherton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Compton fought in critical battles of World War II, immortalized as the Band of Brothers. Here, Compton tells his own story for the first time.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The national bestselling World War II memoir by Buck Compton, a hero from the famed Band of Brothers, with a foreword by John McCain.</b> <p/> As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Lynn Buck Compton fought in critical battles of World War II as a member of Easy Company, immortalized as the Band of Brothers. <p/> This is the true story of a real-life hero. From his years as a two-sport UCLA star who played baseball with Jackie Robinson and football in the 1943 Rose Bowl, through his legendary post-World War II legal career as a prosecutor, in which he helped convict Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy, Buck Compton's story truly embodies the American Dream: college sports star, esteemed combat veteran, detective, attorney, judge.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Second Platoon was indeed 'blessed' to have Buck Compton as our leader. He was a quiet and strong officer who, above all, listened and talked to all men under his command. I could never say enough to express my thanks and admiration for Buck Compton. <br>-William Wild Bill Guarnere<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Lt. Lynn Buck Compton</b> (1921-2012) was a decorated war veteran, lawyer, and judge. In 1969, he led the team that secured the prosecution of Sirhan B. Sirhan for the assassination of US Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Compton's military service in World War II was portrayed in the 2001 HBO miniseries <i>Band of Brothers</i>. He served as a lieutenant and commanded Company E, also known as Easy Company, in the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division. For his heroic service he was awarded a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. <p/><b>Marcus Brotherton</b> is a journalist and professional writer, known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He is the author of the national bestsellers <i>A Company of Heroes</i>, <i>We Who Are Alive and Remain</i>, and the coauthor of <i>Call of Duty</i> with Lieutenant Lynn Buck Compton.
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