World War II Veterans in Hollywood

Profiles a number of Hollywood's famous personalities who were also decorated World War II veterans. Stars covered include Audie Murphy, Jimmy Stewart, Gene Autry, Jackie Coogan, Charlton Heston, James Arness, Tony Bennett, Mickey Rooney, and Clark Gable. Profiles include generally unknown stories of these celebrities' war-time experiences.

Profiling World War II veterans who became famous Hollywood personalities, this book presents biographical chapters on celebrities like Audie Murphy, "America''s number one soldier"; Clark Gable, the "King of Hollywood"; Jimmy Stewart, combat pilot; Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy," who flew the infamous Hump; the amorous Mickey Rooney; Jackie Coogan, "the Kid" who crashed gliders in the jungle; James Arness, who acquired his Gunsmoke limp in the mountains of Italy; Tony Bennett, who discovered his voice during the Battle of the Bulge; and Lee Marvin, a Marine NCO who invaded 29 islands. Profiles of these and 21 others include little-known stories and details.

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