The Fool Lieutenant; a Personal Account of D-Day and WWII

The Fool Lieutenant; a Personal Account of D-Day and WWII by Heinen, Margo. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780970525734.

A personal account of D-Day and World War II as told by Ranger Robert Edlin, Platoon Commander of A Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion. Using a single hand grenade, he and his all-star patrol captured an entire German garrison of 800 people, earning him the Distinguished Service Cross and the title - "The Fool Lieutenant". The Rangers were an elite group of the Army Infantry - all volunteers. The Army Ranger exemplified the highest standards of courage, determination, ruggedness and fighting ability.