Len Lomell D-Day Hero
Len Lomell D-Day Hero by Steven M. Gillon, published by Penguin on May 2, 2023, is a detailed account of the life and heroic actions of Len Lomell, an Army Ranger during World War II. This 288-page book presents the exhilarating story of Lomell, who played a crucial role on D-Day by almost single-handedly neutralizing German artillery that threatened the American invasion force. The narrative follows his journey from being drafted into the Army in 1942 to his pivotal contributions during some of the war’s most significant battles.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of Lomell’s bravery and the challenges he faced, particularly during the D-Day invasion at Point du Hoc. Gillon combines thorough research with personal interviews to illuminate Lomell’s experiences and the impact of his actions on the war’s outcome. The book delves into themes of military history and biography, providing insight into the life of a soldier whose efforts were instrumental in shaping the course of World War II.
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The exhilarating, inspiring story of Len Lomell, an Army Ranger who on D-Day almost single-handedly knocked out the big German guns before they could fire on the American invasion force, and whose later exploits spanned the most dramatic battles of World War II.
Len Lomell was drafted to the United States Army in 1942, became an Army Ranger, and was soon sent to England to prepare for the D-Day invasion. At Point du Hoc, Lomell and his men were given a daunting mission—to scale the steep cliffs and disable the big German guns at the top, guns that could otherwise destroy the rest of the D-Day landing fleet. Despite incredible odds, it was a mission that Lomell completed almost single-handedly.
In this stirring, action-packed book, Gillon details the incredibly heroic actions on D-Day—and throughout World War II—that ultimately won Lomell the Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star. Lomell was later praised by Stephen Ambrose as the single most important person in the success of D-Day after General Eisenhower.
With propulsive writing, nuanced research, and multiple personal interviews with Lomell, Gillon brings an unforgettable WWII hero to life, finally giving him the recognition he so richly deserves.
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