This book is about courageous soldiers who fought and died for a just cause in a far off land called Vietnam. These soldiers of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 506th Infantry (Currahees), 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) - referred to hereafter as "3-506" - represent a generation of soldiers from a prestigious unit whose legacy began with the famed 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in 1942 and later became part of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles). These distinguished World War II predecessors made their heroic mark in history during the D-Day invasion of France and through their gallant actions during the siege of Bastogne, Belgium in 1944, which ultimately led to the defeat of the Axis forces in Western Europe. For their gallantry in action in the European Theater during World War II, the 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation by General Dwight D.Eisenhower in 1945 - the highest recognition for...