The Eternal Soldier

About the Book

It is said that “Old soldiers don’t die, they just fade away.” In truth they neither die nor fade away, but rather live eternally both in spirit as well as materially. Their hearts beat now and reside within the very being of all Americans today... From the freedom to express our thoughts and feelings openly, our hopes and dreams freely, and our visions of a better life for ourselves and for those we love. All without fear of unfair judgement or cruel and inhumane persecution. They reside not only within us but all around us, right here in our own great America... They are manifest in the great achievements that could only be born of a truly free society. Made possible through the courageous and selfless sacrifices of those who have fought to defend our god given rights—many of those being our courageous American Armed Forces. Wars continue to bring out the very worst in mankind, and also the very best. It is only through our experience of overcoming such realities and that we individually and collectively come ever closer to the greater good. This story is the account of one very fortunate and courageous air man, Armand DiSchiavi. In spite of seemingly unsurmountable odds, somehow survived many dreadful experiences. In the following pages he shares with us an incredible journey that lead to his capture, legendary Stalag 17B incarceration, terrifying Death March, and ultimately his freedom. In addition he shares with us his personal and insightful revelations that were born of his most extraordinary voyage. It changed his life...forever. A stirring biography about an ex-prisoner of war enthralls reader Deerfield Beach, FL – (Release Date TBD) – Armand C. DiSchiavi is one of two remaining survivors from the 390th Bomb Group, Combat Crew #24, who was imprisoned at Stalag 17-B in Krems, Austria, from 1944 through 1945. He lives to tell his tale of The Eternal Soldier. Stalag 17-B was the most infamous of the German prison camps, the subject of countless Hollywood films. This mesmerizing book chronicles the first hand account of DiSchiavi’s experiences based on daily entries in a diary that he kept as a prisoner of war (POW). Filled with details on all the events in DiSchiavi’s military career, the book draws audiences not only for those who have been through the war or knows someone who has suffered the ordeal but also for those who enjoy a good engrossing read. These pages contain many illustrations and official government documents that DiSchiavi has accumulated over the years, plus some that he has obtained by writing to the World War II archives. He also included pertinent technical data for each mission he completed. Get ready to be riveted with a gripping memoir that will surely keep you to the edge of your seats till the very last page, Armand C. DiSchiavi’s The Eternal Soldier. For more information, log on to www.Xlibris.com.

About the Author

ARMAND DI SCHIAVI was born in New York City on July 26, 1920 and raised in Brooklyn, New York, USA.  He was an otherwise ordinary man raised in a loving family of simple means and who survived the Great Depression. On September 10, 1942, at the age of 22, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and later transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corp to become a Flight Engineer with the 390th Bomb Group.  From that day on his life would never be the same.  After serving his country, Armand worked in the painting and decorating field as a supervisor for the world’s largest contracting company.  He retired after 29 years of service and settled in Florida. At 88 years of age, Armand currently lives a very active life in Deerfield Beach, Florida where he lives with his wife.  He has three grown children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The Eternal Soldier by Armand C. DiSchiavi