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Darkness Visible Memoir of a World War II Combat Photographer Author: Charles Eugene Sumners The average GI in World War II carried a rifle, had military support, was committed to whatever action his unit was engaged in, and often had time to rest and regroup before advancing. Conversely, the combat photographer had his camera, a sidearm, and a jeep, was sent wherever there was fighting to document what was happening. He often saw the w...  more »orst of the war. Charles Eugene Sumners was a still photographer in the 166th Signal Photo Company, and in Darkness Visible he offers his World War II memories—some sad, some happy, many horrendous, all life-changing. With the aid of many of his photographs reproduced in this book, he remembers boot camp, the trip overseas, and events in France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg, including the Battle of the Bulge, while covering Patton's Third Army's field artillery, infantrymen, engineers, the 10th Armored and the 6th Armored. Other subjects include Hitler youth, refugees, labor camps, POWs, other combat photographers including his friend Russ Meyer, and going back to Europe after the war.  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780786412181 ISBN-10: 0786412186 Publication Date: 8/26/2002 Pages: 188 Rating: Currently 0/5 Stars.   ? 0 stars, based on 0 rating Publisher: McFarland & Company Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 0 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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