Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops

By Marshall McClintock

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In war-torn North Africa, a band of brothers face the ultimate test of courage as they jump into the unknown, ready to fight.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading History - Warfare Fiction

Released

2015-02-10

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Summary

"Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops" by Marshall McClintock is a historical fiction novel that follows Sergeant Dick Donnelly and his paratrooper unit as they navigate the challenges of World War II in North Africa, concentrating on themes of brotherhood, courage, and the reality of war. The story opens with a parachute jump into what they believe is an enemy airfield, led by Lieutenant Jerry Scotti, but instead, they unexpectedly capture it with little resistance, revealing key character traits such as Sergeant Donnelly’s eagerness for battle after weeks of anticipation.