After receiving a phone call from Steve, the other day, I went out and bought the book
They Called it "Purple Heart Valley" written and photographed by one of my favorites, Margaret Bourke-White.
He said his uncle Omar was in one of the pics, featuring the 39th Combat Engineers. I said I wanted the book, so searched online and found a good copy for a good price.
I recognized some of the pics, which David Wagner ( also of the 39th), had sent to me years before.
One thing I have to say about Margaret, is this - she paid great homage to the combat engineers and there are many photographs of them. So pleased to see this.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Thank you for telling us about different books. I ordered Aces and will have it in my 'to read' queue.
Like you Marion, I searched to find a reasonably priced copy - and eventually was successful.
Jean