Company Commander

The Classic Infantry Memoir of World War II
Book • 1947
In 'Company Commander', Charles B. MacDonald recounts his experiences as a newly commissioned captain leading infantry companies during the final year of World War II. The book vividly describes his first combat at the Battle of the Bulge and his journey to gain his men's loyalty amidst the chaos of war.

MacDonald's narrative offers a stark and honest portrayal of combat's realities and the personal struggles of leadership.

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