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"In August 1776, little over a month after the Continental Congress had formally declared independence from Britain, the revolution was on the verge of a sudden and disastrous end. General George Washington found his troops outmanned and outmaneuvered at the Battle of Brooklyn, and it looked like there was no escape. But thanks to a series of desperate rear guard attacks by a single heroic regiment, famously known as the ""Immortal 400,"" Washington was able to evacuate his men and the nascent Continental Army lived to fight another day. Today, only a modest, rusted and scarred metal sign near a dilapidated auto garage marks the mass grave where the bodies of the ""Maryland Heroes"" lie--256 men ""who fell in the Battle of Brooklyn."" In Washington's Immortals, best-selling military historian Patrick K. O'Donnell brings to life the forgotten story of this remarkable band of brothers. Known as ""gentlemen of honour, family, and fortune,"" they fought not just in Brooklyn, but in key battles including Trenton, Princeton, Camden, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, and Yorktown, where their heroism changed the course of the war. Drawing on extensive original sources, from letters to diaries to pension applications, O'Donnell pieces together the stories of these brave men--their friendships, loves, defeats, and triumphs. He explores their arms and tactics, their struggles with hostile loyalists and shortages of clothing and food, their development into an elite unit, and their dogged opponents, including British General Lord Cornwallis. And through the prism of this one group, O'Donnell tells the larger story of the Revolutionary War. Washington's Immortals is gripping and inspiring boots-on-the-ground history, sure to appeal to a wide readership."

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Advance Praise for Washington s Immortals O Donnell deploys a fusillade of fact and fresh research in a Revolutionary War history rich in irony and event . . . Readers will admire O Donnell s exhaustive research, skilled organization of the material, and the high readability of the writing . . . With a firm grasp of tactics, strategy, and the sociopolitical landscape, O Donnell captures the horror and absurdities of the war better than most. Kirkus Reviews Washington s Immortals tells the extraordinary story of the most important band of brothers, forgotten men who changed the course of American history. This is O Donnell at his very besta deeply moving, superbly researched page turner. Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter Patrick O Donnell has pioneered the pursuit of dogged research and the collection of revealing oral histories to produce moving accounts of key moments in American history. Now he s set his sights on the Revolutionary War. Washington s Immortals is a fascinating story about an important and largely overlooked Maryland unit in that war. It will definitely keep you turning pages. Douglas C. Waller, New York Times bestselling author of Disciples: The World War II Missions of the CIA Directors Who Fought for Wild Bill Donovan and Wild Bill Donovan Washington s Immortals is an amazing tale of pluck and devotion among one of the U.S. Army s first elite outfits, the Maryland Line. O Donnell expertly brings the valiant citizen-soldiers to life with vivid prose and meticulous primary-source research. Highly recommended. Joseph Balkoski, author of The Last Roll Call, and director of the Maryland Museum of Military History Patrick O Donnell is blessed with a rare gift for storytelling and a keen empathy for the realities of soldiers in combat. He walks in the footsteps of his subjects like few other historians are ableor willingto do. In this impressively researched, well written book, he brings the world of the American Revolution to life with an immediacy that almost defies belief. By focusing on one group of stalwart soldiers who sacrificed so much for the sake of their ideals, O Donnell sheds important new light on the motivation and actions of America s most effective revolutionaries. Washington s Immortals is a must read for anyone even remotely interested in the American combat soldier, regardless of the era. John C. McManus, Curators Professor of US Military History, Missouri University of Science and Technology; author of The Dead and Those About to Die, D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach, and Grunts: Inside the American Infantry Combat Experience Patrick K. O Donnell s newest work is not so much a forgotten page of our history as it is a truly untold storya story that takes us into the lives of a unit caught up in a world-changing struggle to throw off the shackles of colonialism. The reader will learn things here about the American Revolution that were never taught in high-school history classes. O Donnell s admirably researched and gripping narrative is a tribute to these forgotten patriot-warriors, and a must-read for students of American military history. Will Irwin, Senior Fellow, Joint Special Operations University, author of The Jedburghs and Abundance of Valor Patrick O Donnelll has written what portends to be the definitive history of the famous Revolutionary War era Maryland Line. Long considered by historians as George Washington s Continental Army shock troops, O Donnell tells a thoroughly entertaining and highly readable story. From Brooklyn Heights to Yorktown, O Donnell clearly shows why this particular band of brothers earned the title of Washington s Immortals. Charles P. Neimeyer, Ph.D., Director and Chief of Marine Corps History, Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia Through a long war that was frequently on the verge of disaster, soldiers from Maryland repeatedly played a pivotal role in the Continental army s narrow escapes and surprise victories. Washington s Immortals is a soldiers-eye view of the Marylanders who fought in the Revolution s most desperate clashes. O Donnell weaves together first-hand accounts, many from archival sources never before published, to reveal the struggles and triumphs of this remarkable regiment and the men who were part of it. Don N. Hagist, author of British Soldiers, American War I have read a lot of books on the American Revolution. Washington s Immortals is one that will remain vivid in my mind. It is original, deeply researched and superbly written. It should find a prominent place on bookshelves across America. Thomas Fleming, author of The Great Divide: The Conflict Between Washington and Jefferson That Defined A Nation Patrick O Donnell brings us into the Revolution through the experiences of the officers and men of a crack Maryland unit that was in it from beginning to end. This is splendid historyintimate, immediate, sweeping, inspiring. You should, and you will, honor these men. Richard Brookhiser, author of Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, American General George Washington honored the soldiers of the 1st Maryland Regiment of the Continental Army for their service and sacrifice by calling them the men of the old line. In continuing tribute to them, Maryland still proclaims its nickname as The Old Line State. In Washington s Immortals, noted military historian Patrick O Donnell has written a gripping account of the men and units that made up the Maryland Line during our War for Independence who first earned that glorious nickname, and which the soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard s 175th Infantry continued to do so at places with names like Gettysburg, Normandy, and Iraq. Glenn F. Williams, author of Dunmore s War: The Last Conflict of America s Colonial Era

Praise for Washington's Immortals Named one of the -100 Best American Revolution Books of All Time- by the Journal of the American Revolution An Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far (History) -What makes Washington's Immortals different from most Revolutionary War accounts is its seamless blend of tactical acumen and human drama . . . O'Donnell admirably blends a story of ardent farmers, merchants and mariners with a combat story of sharp, bloody engagements . . . [He] makes fluid use of letters, diaries, pension affidavits and early histories to bring home the carnage of war as the foot soldier saw it . . . Washington's Immortals is an example of combat writing at its best.---Wall Street Journal -A powerful narrative . . . a must-read for those with deep or casual interest in the American Revolution.---Journal of the American Revolution -Well-written, and superbly researched . . . [A] compelling story of the Maryland Regiment . . . Intimate and often inspiring . . . O'Donnell is at the top of his game . . . A must-read for Revolutionary War and Maryland history buffs alike.---Baltimore Post-Examiner -Gritty . . . a 'boots on the ground' account, with great storytelling verve . . . For readers who enjoy well-researched military history, this is the book for you.---Washington Independent Review of Books -[Washington's Immortals is] nothing short of remarkable . . . O'Donnell has put together, with beautiful transitions, the compelling story of the Revolutionary War through the eyes of the regular soldier . . . You don't have to be a military history devotee to appreciate the book . . . It put[s] the whole Revolutionary War into sequential perspective.---Daily Press -Compelling . . . Washington's Immortals is well-researched and . . . lively.---Fayetteville Observer -A boots-on-the-ground account that . . . personalize[s] brave men whose names have fallen into the crevices of history . . . A strong point of Mr. O'Donnell's book is his adept skill in describing military tactical maneuvers.---Washington Times -O'Donnell writes about war from the soldiers' weary, battle-scarred perspective . . . At the same time, he describes and analyzes the strategic and tactical elements of battle with an even-handed regard to the wisdom and errors on each side . . . Through his vivid prose, we smell the sulfur in the gunsmoke and hear the fierce and often final cries of the combatants . . . Reveal[s] an important and little-known part of the sprawling history of the Revolution.---American Spirit -An incredible book . . . I encourage all of you to get out and purchase this . . . I love the book . . . if you like military history, this is a great book.---Rick Crandall, Breakfast Club, KEZW 1430 AM -O'Donnell does a fantastic job telling the story of these men and their role in the war . . . A rich and compelling narrative . . . Definitely recommended . . . You don't need to be a scholar of the Revolution to enjoy the book.---Historia Militaris -O'Donnell deploys a fusillade of fact and fresh research in a Revolutionary War history rich in irony and event . . . Readers will admire O'Donnell's exhaustive research, skilled organization of the material, and the high readability of the writing . . . With a firm grasp of tactics, strategy, and the sociopolitical landscape, O'Donnell captures the horror and absurdities of the war better than most.---Kirkus Reviews -Using primary sources from both sides of the Atlantic, O'Donnell effectively traces the story of Maryland's immortals, describing their battles authentically along with the precariousness of the American cause. This book will be of interest to both general readers and scholars interested in the military aspects of the American Revolution.---Library Journal -O'Donnell . . . [spent] five years researching the Marylanders' exploits, visiting every battlefield where they fought from New York to South Carolina and combing through archives in the U.S. and Britain. What he learned prompted him to dub those patriots America's original band of brothers, men who continued the fight despite overwhelming odds and constant lack of food, clothing and equipment.---Associated Press -Washington's Immortals tells the extraordinary story of the most important band of brothers, forgotten men who changed the course of American history. This is O'Donnell at his very best--a deeply moving, superbly researched page turner.---Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter -Patrick O'Donnell has pioneered the pursuit of dogged research and the collection of revealing oral histories to produce moving accounts of key moments in American history. Now he's set his sights on the Revolutionary War. Washington's Immortals is a fascinating story about an important and largely overlooked Maryland unit in that war. It will definitely keep you turning pages.---Douglas C. Waller, New York Times bestselling author of Disciples: The World War II Missions of the CIA Directors Who Fought for Wild Bill Donovan and Wild Bill Donovan -Washington's Immortals is an amazing tale of pluck and devotion among one of the U.S. Army's first elite outfits, the Maryland Line. O'Donnell expertly brings the valiant citizen-soldiers to life with vivid prose and meticulous primary-source research. Highly recommended.---Joseph Balkoski, author of The Last Roll Call, and director of the Maryland Museum of Military History -Patrick O'Donnell is blessed with a rare gift for storytelling and a keen empathy for the realities of soldiers in combat. He walks in the footsteps of his subjects like few other historians are able--or willing--to do. In this impressively researched, well written book, he brings the world of the American Revolution to life with an immediacy that almost defies belief. By focusing on one group of stalwart soldiers who sacrificed so much for the sake of their ideals, O'Donnell sheds important new light on the motivation and actions of America's most effective revolutionaries. Washington's Immortals is a must read for anyone even remotely interested in the American combat soldier, regardless of the era.---John C. McManus, Curators' Professor of US Military History, Missouri University of Science and Technology; author of The Dead and Those About to Die, D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach, and Grunts: Inside the American Infantry Combat Experience -Patrick K. O'Donnell's newest work is not so much a forgotten page of our history as it is a truly untold story--a story that takes us into the lives of a unit caught up in a world-changing struggle to throw off the shackles of colonialism. The reader will learn things here about the American Revolution that were never taught in high-school history classes. O'Donnell's admirably researched and gripping narrative is a tribute to these forgotten patriot-warriors, and a must-read for students of American military history.---Will Irwin, Senior Fellow, Joint Special Operations University, author of The Jedburghs and Abundance of Valor -Patrick O'Donnelll has written what portends to be the definitive history of the famous Revolutionary War era 'Maryland Line.' Long considered by historians as George Washington's Continental Army shock troops, O'Donnell tells a thoroughly entertaining and highly readable story. From Brooklyn Heights to Yorktown, O'Donnell clearly shows why this particular band of brothers earned the title of Washington's Immortals.---Charles P. Neimeyer, Ph.D., Director and Chief of Marine Corps History, Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia -Through a long war that was frequently on the verge of disaster, soldiers from Maryland repeatedly played a pivotal role in the Continental army's narrow escapes and surprise victories. Washington's Immortals is a soldiers-eye view of the Marylanders who fought in the Revolution's most desperate clashes. O'Donnell weaves together first-hand accounts, many from archival sources never before published, to reveal the struggles and triumphs of this remarkable regiment and the men who were part of it.---Don N. Hagist, author of British Soldiers, American War -Patrick O'Donnell has written one of the most extraordinary books on the American Revolution that I have read. Every page brings unexpected personal stories and other historical treasures to vivid life. It's unique!---Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty!: The American Revolution -Patrick O'Donnell brings us into the Revolution through the experiences of the officers and men of a crack Maryland unit that was in it from beginning to end. This is splendid history--intimate, immediate, sweeping, inspiring. You should, and you will, honor these men.---Richard Brookhiser, author of Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, American -General George Washington honored the soldiers of the 1st Maryland Regiment of the Continental Army for their service and sacrifice by calling them the 'men of the old line.' In continuing tribute to them, Maryland still proclaims its nickname as 'The Old Line State.' In Washington's Immortals, noted military historian Patrick O'Donnell has written a gripping account of the men and units that made up the Maryland Line during our War for Independence who first earned that glorious nickname, and which the soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 175th Infantry continued to do so at places with names like Gettysburg, Normandy, and Iraq.---Glenn F. Williams, author of Dunmore's War: The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era -Perhaps no war in American history has been more difficult to see through soldiers' eyes than the Revolutionary War. Patrick O'Donnell brings their experiences to life for twenty-first century readers in a way that no other historian has managed to do, accomplishing for the Revolutionary War what Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers did for World War II. The 1st Maryland Regiment participated in some of the most important battles of the war, gradually progressing from ordinary to elite status. Its story is the story of how the people of the United States became free.---Edward G. Lengel, Editor-in-Chief of The Papers of George Washington and author of Inventing George Washington

Advance Praise for Washington s Immortals A powerful narrative . . . a must-read for those with deep or casual interest in the American Revolution. Journal of the American Revolution Gritty . . . a boots on the ground account, with great storytelling verve . . . For readers who enjoy well-researched military history, this is the book for you. Washington Independent Review of Books Compelling . . . Washington s Immortals is well-researched and . . . lively. Fayetteville Observer O Donnell deploys a fusillade of fact and fresh research in a Revolutionary War history rich in irony and event . . . Readers will admire O Donnell s exhaustive research, skilled organization of the material, and the high readability of the writing . . . With a firm grasp of tactics, strategy, and the sociopolitical landscape, O Donnell captures the horror and absurdities of the war better than most. Kirkus Reviews Using primary sources from both sides of the Atlantic, O Donnell effectively traces the story of Maryland s immortals, describing their battles authentically along with the precariousness of the American cause. This book will be of interest to both general readers and scholars interested in the military aspects of the American Revolution. Library Journal O Donnell . . . [spent] five years researching the Marylanders exploits, visiting every battlefield where they fought from New York to South Carolina and combing through archives in the U.S. and Britain. What he learned prompted him to dub those patriots America s original band of brothers, men who continued the fight despite overwhelming odds and constant lack of food, clothing and equipment. Associated Press Washington s Immortals tells the extraordinary story of the most important band of brothers, forgotten men who changed the course of American history. This is O Donnell at his very besta deeply moving, superbly researched page turner. Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter Patrick O Donnell has pioneered the pursuit of dogged research and the collection of revealing oral histories to produce moving accounts of key moments in American history. Now he s set his sights on the Revolutionary War. Washington s Immortals is a fascinating story about an important and largely overlooked Maryland unit in that war. It will definitely keep you turning pages. Douglas C. Waller, New York Times bestselling author of Disciples: The World War II Missions of the CIA Directors Who Fought for Wild Bill Donovan and Wild Bill Donovan Washington s Immortals is an amazing tale of pluck and devotion among one of the U.S. Army s first elite outfits, the Maryland Line. O Donnell expertly brings the valiant citizen-soldiers to life with vivid prose and meticulous primary-source research. Highly recommended. Joseph Balkoski, author of The Last Roll Call, and director of the Maryland Museum of Military History Patrick O Donnell is blessed with a rare gift for storytelling and a keen empathy for the realities of soldiers in combat. He walks in the footsteps of his subjects like few other historians are ableor willingto do. In this impressively researched, well written book, he brings the world of the American Revolution to life with an immediacy that almost defies belief. By focusing on one group of stalwart soldiers who sacrificed so much for the sake of their ideals, O Donnell sheds important new light on the motivation and actions of America s most effective revolutionaries. Washington s Immortals is a must read for anyone even remotely interested in the American combat soldier, regardless of the era. John C. McManus, Curators Professor of US Military History, Missouri University of Science and Technology; author of The Dead and Those About to Die, D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach, and Grunts: Inside the American Infantry Combat Experience Patrick K. O Donnell s newest work is not so much a forgotten page of our history as it is a truly untold storya story that takes us into the lives of a unit caught up in a world-changing struggle to throw off the shackles of colonialism. The reader will learn things here about the American Revolution that were never taught in high-school history classes. O Donnell s admirably researched and gripping narrative is a tribute to these forgotten patriot-warriors, and a must-read for students of American military history. Will Irwin, Senior Fellow, Joint Special Operations University, author of The Jedburghs and Abundance of Valor Patrick O Donnelll has written what portends to be the definitive history of the famous Revolutionary War era Maryland Line. Long considered by historians as George Washington s Continental Army shock troops, O Donnell tells a thoroughly entertaining and highly readable story. From Brooklyn Heights to Yorktown, O Donnell clearly shows why this particular band of brothers earned the title of Washington s Immortals. Charles P. Neimeyer, Ph.D., Director and Chief of Marine Corps History, Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia Through a long war that was frequently on the verge of disaster, soldiers from Maryland repeatedly played a pivotal role in the Continental army s narrow escapes and surprise victories. Washington s Immortals is a soldiers-eye view of the Marylanders who fought in the Revolution s most desperate clashes. O Donnell weaves together first-hand accounts, many from archival sources never before published, to reveal the struggles and triumphs of this remarkable regiment and the men who were part of it. Don N. Hagist, author of British Soldiers, American War I have read a lot of books on the American Revolution. Washington s Immortals is one that will remain vivid in my mind. It is original, deeply researched and superbly written. It should find a prominent place on bookshelves across America. Thomas Fleming, author of The Great Divide: The Conflict Between Washington and Jefferson That Defined A Nation Patrick O Donnell brings us into the Revolution through the experiences of the officers and men of a crack Maryland unit that was in it from beginning to end. This is splendid historyintimate, immediate, sweeping, inspiring. You should, and you will, honor these men. Richard Brookhiser, author of Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, American General George Washington honored the soldiers of the 1st Maryland Regiment of the Continental Army for their service and sacrifice by calling them the men of the old line. In continuing tribute to them, Maryland still proclaims its nickname as The Old Line State. In Washington s Immortals, noted military historian Patrick O Donnell has written a gripping account of the men and units that made up the Maryland Line during our War for Independence who first earned that glorious nickname, and which the soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard s 175th Infantry continued to do so at places with names like Gettysburg, Normandy, and Iraq. Glenn F. Williams, author of Dunmore s War: The Last Conflict of America s Colonial Era Perhaps no war in American history has been more difficult to see through soldiers eyes than the Revolutionary War. Patrick O Donnell brings their experiences to life for twenty-first century readers in a way that no other historian has managed to do, accomplishing for the Revolutionary War what Stephen Ambrose s Band of Brothers did for World War II. The 1st Maryland Regiment participated in some of the most important battles of the war, gradually progressing from ordinary to elite status. Its story is the story of how the people of the United States became free. Edward G. Lengel, Editor-in-Chief of The Papers of George Washington and author of Inventing George Washington

Advance Praise for Washington s Immortals Washington s Immortals tells the extraordinary story of the most important band of brothers, forgotten men who changed the course of American history. This is O Donnell at his very besta deeply moving, superbly researched page turner. Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter Patrick O Donnell has pioneered the pursuit of dogged research and the collection of revealing oral histories to produce moving accounts of key moments in American history. Now he s set his sights on the Revolutionary War. Washington s Immortals is a fascinating story about an important and largely overlooked Maryland unit in that war. It will definitely keep you turning pages. Douglas C. Waller, New York Times bestselling author of Disciples: The World War II Missions of the CIA Directors Who Fought for Wild Bill Donovan and Wild Bill Donovan Washington s Immortals is an amazing tale of pluck and devotion among one of the U.S. Army s first elite outfits, the Maryland Line. O Donnell expertly brings the valiant citizen-soldiers to life with vivid prose and meticulous primary-source research. Highly recommended. Joseph Balkoski, author of The Last Roll Call, and director of the Maryland Museum of Military History Patrick O Donnell is blessed with a rare gift for storytelling and a keen empathy for the realities of soldiers in combat. He walks in the footsteps of his subjects like few other historians are ableor willingto do. In this impressively researched, well written book, he brings the world of the American Revolution to life with an immediacy that almost defies belief. By focusing on one group of stalwart soldiers who sacrificed so much for the sake of their ideals, O Donnell sheds important new light on the motivation and actions of America s most effective revolutionaries. Washington s Immortals is a must read for anyone even remotely interested in the American combat soldier, regardless of the era. John C. McManus, Curators Professor of US Military History, Missouri University of Science and Technology; author of The Dead and Those About to Die, D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach, and Grunts: Inside the American Infantry Combat Experience James Holland has produced a gripping multi-layered study of the War in West. It weaves together accounts from all levels of those caught up in the opening stages of the war and provides an accessible and captivating narrative. More importantly still it offers a challenging reappraisal that forces us to rethink our attitudes to the conduct of the most destructive and important war in history. Essential reading. John Buckley, Professor of War Studies, Wolverhampton University and author of Monty s Men: The British Army and the Liberation of Europe Patrick K. O Donnell s newest work is not so much a forgotten page of our history as it is a truly untold storya story that takes us into the lives of a unit caught up in a world-changing struggle to throw off the shackles of colonialism. The reader will learn things here about the American Revolution that were never taught in high-school history classes. O Donnell s admirably researched and gripping narrative is a tribute to these forgotten patriot-warriors, and a must-read for students of American military history. Will Irwin, Senior Fellow, Joint Special Operations University, author of The Jedburghs and Abundance of Valor Praise for Patrick K. O Donnell: Patrick K. O Donnell has a rare talent for isolating and burrowing into the great military stories of recent history. Hampton Sides, on Give Me Tomorrow Patrick K. O Donnell is, quite simply, one of the best combat historians of our time. John C. McManus, on Give Me Tomorrow Remarkable and very readable. Patrick K. O Donnell has transformed an obscure World War II spy mission into a vivid and improbable adventure yarn. Rick Atkinson, on The Brenner Assignment O Donnell clearly enjoys narrating war s gristle along with its meat; small successes and failures ground the story in the reality of sabotage, reconnaissance, capture and escape, torture and murder. . . . A taut real-life thriller. Kirkus Reviews, on The Brenner Assignment A great American writer. Clive Cussler, on First SEALs Patrick O Donnell has set the gold standard for war histories rich in color, drama and detail. Douglas Waller, author of Wild Bill Donovan, on Dog Company Long admired for his powerful combat narratives, with Dog Company O Donnell has produced his finest book yet. A fascinating tale of extraordinary heroism. Alex Kershaw, on Dog Company What Steven Spielberg accomplished visually for the cinema in Saving Private Ryan, Patrick O'Donnell has accomplished through the printed word. Carlo d Este, author of Patton: A Genius for War, on Beyond Valor

Advance Praise for Washington s Immortals Washington s Immortals tells the extraordinary story of the most important band of brothers, forgotten men who changed the course of American history. This is O Donnell at his very besta deeply moving, superbly researched page turner. Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter Praise for Patrick K. O Donnell: Patrick K. O Donnell has a rare talent for isolating and burrowing into the great military stories of recent history. Hampton Sides, on Give Me Tomorrow Patrick K. O Donnell is, quite simply, one of the best combat historians of our time. John C. McManus, on Give Me Tomorrow Remarkable and very readable. Patrick K. O Donnell has transformed an obscure World War II spy mission into a vivid and improbable adventure yarn. Rick Atkinson, on The Brenner Assignment O Donnell clearly enjoys narrating war s gristle along with its meat; small successes and failures ground the story in the reality of sabotage, reconnaissance, capture and escape, torture and murder. . . . A taut real-life thriller. Kirkus Reviews, on The Brenner Assignment A great American writer. Clive Cussler, on First SEALs Patrick O Donnell has set the gold standard for war histories rich in color, drama and detail. Douglas Waller, author of Wild Bill Donovan, on Dog Company Long admired for his powerful combat narratives, with Dog Company O Donnell has produced his finest book yet. A fascinating tale of extraordinary heroism. Alex Kershaw, on Dog Company What Steven Spielberg accomplished visually for the cinema in Saving Private Ryan, Patrick O'Donnell has accomplished through the printed word. Carlo d Este, author of Patton: A Genius for War, on Beyond Valor

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Patrick K. O'Donnell is a bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian and an expert on elite units. He is the author of ten books, including Beyond Valor, Dog Company, and First SEALs. He served as a combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and speaks often on espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks' award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and for documentaries produced by the BBC, the History Channel, Fox News, and Discovery.

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