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Col. Ben Vandervoort: The Way We Were
Michel de Trez
The 505th PIR is one of the best parachute regiments to come
out of World War II. The 2nd Battalion did much to earn this
reputation and its records show that its fearless commander,
Colonel Benjamin H. Vandervoort was highly responsible for
acquiring that accolade. The two Distinguished Service Crosses
he earned are certainly there to support it.
Among the revealing stories of heroism in World War II is that
of Colonel Vandervoort, who led his battalion of paratroopers to
victory on D-Day despite the fact that his ankle was broken when
he dropped on Sainte-Mere-Eglise. His coolness, outstanding
courage, initiative, and dogged determination contributed to the
success of the missions he was given, and his superior tenacity
reflected the highest traditions held by United States Army Officers.
Throughout the war, he had a reputation of being a commander
who could take on any job and do it well, no matter how tough the
opposition or how limited his own means were. He also had the
reputation for being such a fighting force that his combat tasks
were accomplished with a minimum of casualties.
Col. Vandervoort’s role in the D-Day campaign was immortalized
when actor John Wayne portrayed him in Hollywood’s epic, “The
Longest Day,” based on the best seller by Cornelius Ryan. His
name remains a legend today!
Vandervoort was described by General Matthew B. Ridgeway,
then Commander of the 82nd and later to become Army Chief
of Staff, as “One of the bravest, toughest battle commanders I
ever knew.”
Oliver B. Carr, a lieutenant who fought under Vandervoort’s
leadership in Normandy stated, “He had the respect of every
man in the outfit. He was very brave and was very calm in
situations where it was hard to remain calm.”
Soft Cover, 88 pages, b/w & color photos.
English/French Text.
$34.95
Michel de Trez
The 505th PIR is one of the best parachute regiments to come
out of World War II. The 2nd Battalion did much to earn this
reputation and its records show that its fearless commander,
Colonel Benjamin H. Vandervoort was highly responsible for
acquiring that accolade. The two Distinguished Service Crosses
he earned are certainly there to support it.
Among the revealing stories of heroism in World War II is that
of Colonel Vandervoort, who led his battalion of paratroopers to
victory on D-Day despite the fact that his ankle was broken when
he dropped on Sainte-Mere-Eglise. His coolness, outstanding
courage, initiative, and dogged determination contributed to the
success of the missions he was given, and his superior tenacity
reflected the highest traditions held by United States Army Officers.
Throughout the war, he had a reputation of being a commander
who could take on any job and do it well, no matter how tough the
opposition or how limited his own means were. He also had the
reputation for being such a fighting force that his combat tasks
were accomplished with a minimum of casualties.
Col. Vandervoort’s role in the D-Day campaign was immortalized
when actor John Wayne portrayed him in Hollywood’s epic, “The
Longest Day,” based on the best seller by Cornelius Ryan. His
name remains a legend today!
Vandervoort was described by General Matthew B. Ridgeway,
then Commander of the 82nd and later to become Army Chief
of Staff, as “One of the bravest, toughest battle commanders I
ever knew.”
Oliver B. Carr, a lieutenant who fought under Vandervoort’s
leadership in Normandy stated, “He had the respect of every
man in the outfit. He was very brave and was very calm in
situations where it was hard to remain calm.”
Soft Cover, 88 pages, b/w & color photos.
English/French Text.
$34.95
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