U.S. Army Rangers

A pictorial tribute to the formidable force on the 65th anniversary of the creation of the 1st Ranger Battalion in the battlefields of WWII, this celebrates the past, present and future of the Rangers. In spectacular photographs and detailed text, the book takes readers from Rogers' Rangers - the British Independent Company of Rangers formed in 1755 - the French and Indian Wars, the struggle for Independence, World War II, Italy and North Africa, Omaha Beach and the D-Day landings, Pointe Du Hoc, the daring raid at Cabanatuan in the Philippines, Burma, the Korean war, Vietnam war, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and now Afghanistan and Iraq. The most decorated unit in today's Army, the Rangers inspire by standing by their motto: "Rangers Lead The Way!"