Odor of War (ePub)

The purpose of the book is to show the ugliness and brutality of war, and to show the important part the infantry soldiers play in the defense of our country."Much has been written about heroes these days. No doubt the efforts and sacrifices of New York firemen and policemen qualify them as authentic heroes. Heroes of a different sort have defended our country in wars past, yet many acts of courage and sacrifice went unreported. A recent book written and published by Sgt. Andy Giambroni rectifies some such omissions.We know Andy as a very successful, now retired, veterinarian. He and his older brother Joe operated a clinic on Luther Road for many a year and both were permanent fixtures at Round-Up and Bull Sale events.Andy's book, Odor of War, is a graphic portrait of an infantry man in World War II. He writes, 'The purpose of this book is to show the brutality and ugliness of war. It also serves to show the important part infantry soldiers play in the defense of our country.' It does that in spades.If you viewed any of the TV series Band of Brothers, you saw a gripping yet arm-chair version of war. For a close-up, in-your-face experience however, check out Andy's first person account. It is non-fiction at its best." - Robert Minch, Redd Bluff, California"Editor: To all of you who know someone in the service, who have been in the service and/or at this current time of events, have a special interest in our men and women at war, I encourage you to read a book by Andy Giambroni called Odor of War.In this book, Andy has put together a hands-on account of wartime. Several articles have been written to express how it really is; this book is a keeper." - Mary Jane Growney, Red Bluff, California "After reading your book, Andy, even if I knew nothing about soldiering, I 'feel' as if I know something of an infantryman's life. And, to me, that's what is important about a 'first person' account of combat. The reader must "feel" what it is like being an infantryman. What a great book you have written, Andy. Thanks.Thanks for letting me play a small role in your book. You were very kind to include my 'squibs.'But, Andy, you will have to admit that not many soldiers had the opportunity of being gynecologists or obstetricians as you were in Lunenbach. What a story!!Stay healthy! My fondest regards." - James S. Moncrief, Jr.Colonel USA (Retired) "Editor: Your Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, publication introduced a book Odor of War by Dr. Andrew Giambroni, Tehama County resident and veteran of World War II. I was able to obtain a copy and cannot remember the last time I read a book cover-to-cover without a break.There are all too many articles, books and even movies that dramatize and exploit the so called "heroics of war." Dr. Giambroni's account is objective and personal, written as only a rifleman soldier could do, having experienced battle at the bloody front line. He speaks clearly and truthfully, 'War stinks.'I now live and work in a mostly free and democratic Europe. All that reside here owe a debt of gratitude to the Allied Forces of World War II. I am most grateful to Dr. Giambroni for sharing his experiences as a young man; the boy died in battle at age 19, but the man lives today, and becomes immortal in the words he has published." - Frank Cambra, London, England"Dear Mr. & Mrs. Andy Giambroni,I wanted to let you know the results of your impact on my students. I attended the reunion of your 'F' Company last summer in Indiana with my mother, Adele Tinney. I took lots of video tape of your stories and comments about life in the army and World War II. I also asked you to...