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Bart Hagerman

BART HAGERMAN was a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, master parachutist, and military historian who served in the 193rd Glider Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division. His books include Granddaddy Was Airborne!, USA Airborne 50th Anniversary: 1940–1990 and War Stories: The Men of the Airborne.

Hagerman volunteered for military service in April 1943 at age 18, was wounded in action, and retired from the Army in 1978. He also authored and edited 17th Airborne Division History and held a direct commission following his college graduation, serving briefly during the Korean conflict.

Bart Hagerman’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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    The 17th Airborne was one of five Airborne divisions activated by the United States during WWII. Although frequently overshadowed by the more famou...

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    As an 18 year-old, Bart Hagerman volunteered for military service in April, 1943. Hagerman was wounded in action and hospitalized, then returned to...

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