World War II Veterans in Hollywood

<p> 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 <I>Gunsmoke</I> 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.</p>