Recon Scout by Fred Salter is an excellent read! This is a first hand account by an individual that is a self-proclaimed "maverick" in his approach to life. He served in WWII as a scout for invasion forces in North Africa and Europe. His first-hand experiences are captured here from the perspective of the guy in the trenches, not from the perspective of a professional novel writer. He shares both the experiences, and emotions, of battle and the hardships associated with living on the battlefield in a life and death situation for extended times. A 'must read' for anyone interested in the history of warfare in general, and WWII in particular.