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The heat came first-the kind that settles into your bones and never quite lets go. Then came the wind, kicking up sand through boots and rifles, through memory and time. But what stayed with him most wasn't the weather. It was the silence before the jump. Patrick Donovan never expected to be among the first. Not to wear the boots of a paratrooper. Not to step out of a C-47 into a sky torn with tracer fire. But in 1942, when the world was on fire and history waited in the dust of North Africa, he was there. From the brutal trials of training to the confusion of combat, Donovan's story is one of courage sharpened by fear, of loyalty forged in blood and grit. What began as a young man's escape from a quiet farm becomes a plunge into a war that will test everything-his endurance, his ideals, and his soul. This is not a tale of medals or headlines. It is a ground-level story of the men who jumped without knowing where they'd land-and of the ghosts they brought home.

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Rowan is a lifelong enthusiast of American military history, with a particular focus on the men and women who have served on the front lines, rather than the armchair generals. His passion lies in understanding the experiences of those who did the actual fighting, exploring the personal stories of sacrifice, bravery, and hardship that have shaped the nation's history. From the Revolutionary War to modern-day conflicts, Rowan has spent years delving into the lives of soldiers and their contributions, always striving to honor their role in shaping America's identity. In addition to his historical interests, Rowan is the proud father of two grown children, a son and a daughter. Fatherhood has been one of his greatest joys, and though his children are now adults, the bond he shares with them remains strong. His dedication to both his family and his studies reflects a deep respect for the values of resilience, sacrifice, and commitment-both in life and in the history he reveres.

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