Darby's Rangers

We Led the Way

By: William O. Darby

Narrated by: Don Leslie

The exciting true story of a legendary leader and the men who fought by his side in World War II, told in his own words

From the moment they hit the beaches in North Africa to their last desperate struggle at Anzio, Darby’s Rangers asked for only one thing in World War II—the chance to fight. Experts at amphibious landings, night attacks, and close combat, the Rangers were the spearhead advancing U.S. forces. And at their helm was William O. Darby, a forceful, charismatic man who inspired, and was inspired by, his troops. Against overwhelming odds in Tunisia, through the concentrated hell at Gela, on to the final kill at Messina and the Italian mainland, Darby and his Rangers led the way. Darby’s Rangers is an authentic war story, as vivid as the action itself.

“Proud reading . . . of value to a new generation of military historians and ‘battle buffs.’”—Military Affairs Magazine

The Special Ops of WW2

Narration: Clear.

Content: This is an efficient, informative, interesting overview of one of the first WW2 Special Operations units employed by the US Army.

Recommended.

Inspirational

As a Vietnam Calvary Ranger I have always looked up to these men as heros. RLTW

The courage and leadership of the Ranger Battalions.

The narrator sounded the part. Worth a listen, I myself am well read on this subject matter but would impress that others give this a listen.