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Shrapnel: a memoir

✍ Scribed by Wharton, William

Publisher
HarperCollins;William Morrow
Year
2013
Tongue
English
Edition
First William Morrow edition
Category
Library
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✦ Synopsis

Presents a collection of tales detailing the late author's harrowing experiences during World War II and the events that influenced some of his greatest works, including his National Book Award winner, "Birdy."

✦ Subjects

World War, 1939-1945;World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France;World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Germany;Military campaigns;Biography;Personal narratives, American;Biographies;Personal narratives;Wharton, William;United States. -- Army -- Biography;United States. -- Army;Wharton, William, -- 1925-2008;World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American;World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France;World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany;France;Germany

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