Little did shifty know his finelytuned skills would one day save his lifeand the lives of many of his friends. I sent the following note to marcus via his facebook page. I just finished reading marcus brothertons book shiftys war. The authorized biography of sergeant darrell shifty powers, the legendary. The authorized biography of sergeant darrell shifty powers, the legendary sharpshooter from the band of brothers 4. Shiftys war is a tale of heroism and adventure, of a soldiers bloodfilled days fighting his way fromthe shores of france to the heartland of germany, and the epic story of how one mans skills as a sharpshooter and engagingly unassuming personality propelled him to a life greater than he could have ever imagined. Back when we went through berchtesgaden i swiped one of those big red. What follows is the first chapter from the new book, shiftys war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book then walks you through the war years, were and how is explained better than band of brothers. Darrell shifty powers, the legendary sharpshooter from the band of brothers reprint by brotherton, marcus isbn. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Shiftys war is a tale of heroism and adventure, of a soldiers bloodfilled days fighting his way fromthe shores of france to the heartland of germany, and the epic story of how one mans skills as a sharpshooter and engagingly unassuming personality propelled him to a. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to.
As a boy, darrell shifty powerss goal was to become the best rifle shot he could be. He did a difficult job well and didnt call attention to himself. These are books written by veterans and historians about specific airborne. Here, revealed for the first time, are stories of war, sacrifice, and courage as. Shiftys war is a tale of a soldiers bloodfilled days fighting his way from the shores of france to the heartland of germany, and the epic story of how one mans abilities as a sharpshooter, along with an engagingly unassuming personality, propelled him to a life greater than he could have ever imagined. Shiftys war by marcus brotherton is a great book about a man of character, determination, integrity who served in easy company of the 506th pir 101st airborne the screaming eagles. The authorized biography of sergeant darrell shifty powers, the legendary sharpshooter from the band of brothers by marcus brotherton, 9780425247372, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Although this book is written by marcus brotherton it is just like shifty is speaking to you through the pages.
Excellent book about shifty powers, easy company, 2nd battalion of the. It starts with shifty growing up and the love for, and from his family shines brightly through every word drawled in his local accent. The war behind me download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Shiftys war by marcus brotherton is a great book about a man of character, determination, integrity who served in easy company of the. On the product paperback, its of good quality binding, paper and print with average sized letters causing no eye strain. The authorized biography of sergeant darrell shifty powers, the legendary shar pshooter from the band of brothers. After almost two years of hard training, they parachuted into normandy on dday and, later. Enjoy marcus books and notable collaborative works by clicking through the links or. Books on easy company 506th pir 101st ab band of brothers. Shiftys war is a tale of heroism and adventure, of a soldiers. Tremendous insights here to the backstories of easy companys hardfighting heroes.
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