Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible
Autor John C. McManusen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 ian 2007 – vârsta de la 18 ani
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ISBN-13: 9781681620527
ISBN-10: 1681620529
Pagini: 330
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.47 kg
Editura: Wiley
ISBN-10: 1681620529
Pagini: 330
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.47 kg
Editura: Wiley
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ADVANCE PRAISE FOR ALAMO IN THE ARDENNES
"A comprehensive and vivid account of the heroic defense of Bastogne, the linchpin in the Battle of the Bulge. With a scholar′s precision and a writer′s keen eye for the telling detail, John C. McManus has taken a great old story and made it new again."
Rick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning An Army at Dawn and the bestselling In the Company of Soldiers
"McManus′s absorbing and forthright narrative will hopefully dispel several myths, namely that Bastogne was the decisive engagement of the Battle of the Bulge, and give long–overdue credit to the many brave Americans, some of them still alive today, who made victory possible in America′s greatest–ever battle. You can′t ask for more. Bravo!"
Alex Kershaw, author of The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII′s Most Decorated Platoon and The Few: The American "Knights of the Air" Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain
"I have read hundreds of books about men in battle but seldom have I seen one that comes close to the intensity that John McManus achieves in Alamo in the Ardennes. To anunparalleled degree, his amazing research has enabled him to get inside the minds and hearts of dozens of soldiers, from generals to privates. This is a book that will become one of the classics of the literature of World War II combat."
Thomas Fleming, author of The New Dealers′ War: FDR and the War within World War II
"A comprehensive and vivid account of the heroic defense of Bastogne, the linchpin in the Battle of the Bulge. With a scholar′s precision and a writer′s keen eye for the telling detail, John C. McManus has taken a great old story and made it new again."
Rick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning An Army at Dawn and the bestselling In the Company of Soldiers
"McManus′s absorbing and forthright narrative will hopefully dispel several myths, namely that Bastogne was the decisive engagement of the Battle of the Bulge, and give long–overdue credit to the many brave Americans, some of them still alive today, who made victory possible in America′s greatest–ever battle. You can′t ask for more. Bravo!"
Alex Kershaw, author of The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII′s Most Decorated Platoon and The Few: The American "Knights of the Air" Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain
"I have read hundreds of books about men in battle but seldom have I seen one that comes close to the intensity that John McManus achieves in Alamo in the Ardennes. To anunparalleled degree, his amazing research has enabled him to get inside the minds and hearts of dozens of soldiers, from generals to privates. This is a book that will become one of the classics of the literature of World War II combat."
Thomas Fleming, author of The New Dealers′ War: FDR and the War within World War II
Notă biografică
JOHN C. MCMANUS is the author of several books on World War II.He is a professor of military history at the University of Missouri–Rolla and a member of the editorial board at WWII magazine.
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ADVANCE PRAISE FOR ALAMO IN THE ARDENNES
"A comprehensive and vivid account of the heroic defense of Bastogne, the linchpin in the Battle of the Bulge. With a scholar′s precision and a writer′s keen eye for the telling detail, John C. McManus has taken a great old story and made it new again."
Rick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning An Army at Dawn and the bestselling In the Company of Soldiers
"McManus′s absorbing and forthright narrative will hopefully dispel several myths, namely that Bastogne was the decisive engagement of the Battle of the Bulge, and give long–overdue credit to the many brave Americans, some of them still alive today, who made victory possible in America′s greatest–ever battle. You can′t ask for more. Bravo!"
Alex Kershaw, author of The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII′s Most Decorated Platoon and The Few: The American "Knights of the Air" Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain
"I have read hundreds of books about men in battle but seldom have I seen one that comes close to the intensity that John McManus achieves in Alamo in the Ardennes. To anunparalleled degree, his amazing research has enabled him to get inside the minds and hearts of dozens of soldiers, from generals to privates. This is a book that will become one of the classics of the literature of World War II combat."
Thomas Fleming, author of The New Dealers′ War: FDR and the War within World War II
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR ALAMO IN THE ARDENNES
"A comprehensive and vivid account of the heroic defense of Bastogne, the linchpin in the Battle of the Bulge. With a scholar′s precision and a writer′s keen eye for the telling detail, John C. McManus has taken a great old story and made it new again."
Rick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning An Army at Dawn and the bestselling In the Company of Soldiers
"McManus′s absorbing and forthright narrative will hopefully dispel several myths, namely that Bastogne was the decisive engagement of the Battle of the Bulge, and give long–overdue credit to the many brave Americans, some of them still alive today, who made victory possible in America′s greatest–ever battle. You can′t ask for more. Bravo!"
Alex Kershaw, author of The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII′s Most Decorated Platoon and The Few: The American "Knights of the Air" Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain
"I have read hundreds of books about men in battle but seldom have I seen one that comes close to the intensity that John McManus achieves in Alamo in the Ardennes. To anunparalleled degree, his amazing research has enabled him to get inside the minds and hearts of dozens of soldiers, from generals to privates. This is a book that will become one of the classics of the literature of World War II combat."
Thomas Fleming, author of The New Dealers′ War: FDR and the War within World War II
Cuprins
Preface. Acknowledgments.
Staff Positions in the U.S. Army.
Typical Unit Structure in the World War II U.S. Army.
Cast of Characters.
Maps.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Before the Fury.
Chapter 2. Friday, December 15.
Chapter 3. Saturday, December 16.
Chapter 4. Sunday, December 17.
Chapter 5. Monday, December 18.
Chapter 6. Tuesday, December 19.
Chapter 7. Wednesday, December 20.
Postscript.
Notes.
Photo Credits.
Index.
Staff Positions in the U.S. Army.
Typical Unit Structure in the World War II U.S. Army.
Cast of Characters.
Maps.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Before the Fury.
Chapter 2. Friday, December 15.
Chapter 3. Saturday, December 16.
Chapter 4. Sunday, December 17.
Chapter 5. Monday, December 18.
Chapter 6. Tuesday, December 19.
Chapter 7. Wednesday, December 20.
Postscript.
Notes.
Photo Credits.
Index.
Recenzii
The 101st Airborne′s legendary defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge hinged on small groups of outnumbered American soldiers slowing the German advance, argues McManus in this spirited account of December 16 20, 1944, before the 101st arrived. By that time, Hitler knew that stopping the Russians was hopeless, but gambled that a crushing blow to the Allies might win a negotiated peace. His plan pivoted on the capture of Bastogne in two days, with German forces moving in fast before their advantage of surprise and local superiority in forces evaporated. Hitler believed American forces would crumble at the massive onslaught and many units did flee or surrender. But McManus (The Americans at D–Day) makes an excellent case that victory came down to a dozen units battling against overwhelming odds until, after four days of brutal attrition, the remnants straggled into Bastogne to join the newly arrived 101st. Like all good niche military history, the book describes small unit actions in detail. Soldiers who ran away left few records, so almost everyone here fights bravely. By focusing on a less familiar period, McManus makes a modest but original contribution to the vast WWII literature. 20 b&w photos. (Mar.) (Publishers Weekly, January 1, 2007)
"...makes an excellent case...but original contribution to the vast WWII literature." (Publishers Weekly, January 1, 2007)
"...makes an excellent case...but original contribution to the vast WWII literature." (Publishers Weekly, January 1, 2007)