Invading Hitler's Europe

From Salerno to the Capture of Göring: The Memoir of a US Intelligence Officer

By: Roswell K. Doughty, Reiner Decher - introduction

Narrated by: Christopher Douyard

On the day that Roswell K. Doughty graduated from Boston University, he also received a commission as a second lieutenant in the army of the United States of America. It was not until 1942 that he was called to active duty—to face some of the toughest fighting of the Second World War.

He subsequently saw action in North Africa, then at the disastrous Salerno landings in Italy - where the Allied divisions involved suffered 4,000 casualties—about which the author reveals that suspected intelligence breaches led to the Allies' plans becoming known to the Germans.

Doughty was involved in the grueling battles against the formidable German defenses of the Gustav Line, particularly in the tragic failed attempt to cross the Gari river and the struggle to conquer Monte Cassino. After the Anzio landings and the liberation of Rome, Doughty and his infantry regiment took part in the invasion of Southern France in Operation Dragoon.

Promoted to captain and later to major, Doughty led an Intelligence and Reconnaissance unit, the role of which was to learn what it could of enemy strengths, minefields, useable roads, and so on, which involved going behind enemy lines to observe enemy movements firsthand.

©2020 Roswell K. Doughty (P)2021 Tantor

unbelievable story, highly recommended Wow.

This book takes you on a journey through the WW2 American perspective. It opens a rare widow to what war is really like and how survival is sometimes just a matter of luck. It also shows how war is fought on a large scale with logistics, artillery and air support all working together.

Truly gripping and amazing story

This book was an incredible journey that left me sitting in my car instead of going into work just to hear the end of a chapter. A truly amazing man whose exploits seem almost unbelievable at times however his incredible level of detail puts aside any thoughts of fiction. Highly recommend.

Intelligence Officer point of view

Was good to read a different point of view and one that shows what anyone who has served knows not all Officers are good there are plenty of bad apples.

New perspective on WW2

Good info and information. Story was well told and great narration.
400 days of combat must have been insane.

excellent

great resource. engaging storytelling. really made me appreciate the role of the unit I currently serve in.