William F. Meller graduated from Gettysburg College in 1947 with a BA degree in liberal arts. Meller and his wife raised a family, and he enjoyed a successful business career. Now retired, he lives South Carolina.
“A gripping and deeply felt account of one infantryman’s experience
in WWII. Its lessons, however, transcend time and space to teach us
about all wars and all warriors.”— Nathaniel Fick, New York Times
bestselling author of One Bullet Away
“William Meller’s journey from inexperienced dogface to hardened
combat leader is a truly fascinating story that oozes with drama
and authenticity. From the Huertgen to the Bulge to his days in
captivity, Meller shares the emotion and trauma of a small-unit
leader’s experiences as few ever have. This is one of the finest
combat memoirs I have ever read and I highly recommend it.”—John C.
McManus, author of The Deadly Brotherhood and Grunts
“William Meller is capable of transforming the harsh and bitter
battle experience of the 1944 Huertgen Forest into a true piece of
outstanding literature, gripping and convincing. This is very
rarely found. A masterpiece.”—Christian Frey, TV Director, German
History Channel
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