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Battle Yet Unsung: The Fighting Men of the 14th Armored Division
Timothy O’keeffe
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Description for Battle Yet Unsung: The Fighting Men of the 14th Armored Division
Hardcover. While headline writers in the ETO were naturally focused on events in Normandy and the Bulge in the north, equally ferocious combats were taking place in southern France and Germany during 1944-45, which are now finally getting their due. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16-pg photo section. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWMV1; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
While headline writers in the ETO were naturally focused on events in Normandy and the Bulge in the north, equally ferocious combats were taking place in southern France and Germany during 1944–45, which are now finally getting their due. The US 14th Armored Division—a late arrival to the theatre—was thrust into intense combat almost the minute it arrived in Europe, as the Germans remained determined to defend their southern flank. Like other US formations, the 14th AD, after advancing through France, was hammered to a standstill at the Westwall in the autumn of 1944. Nevertheless, it had gained experience, ... Read more
While headline writers in the ETO were naturally focused on events in Normandy and the Bulge in the north, equally ferocious combats were taking place in southern France and Germany during 1944–45, which are now finally getting their due. The US 14th Armored Division—a late arrival to the theatre—was thrust into intense combat almost the minute it arrived in Europe, as the Germans remained determined to defend their southern flank. Like other US formations, the 14th AD, after advancing through France, was hammered to a standstill at the Westwall in the autumn of 1944. Nevertheless, it had gained experience, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Casemate Publishers United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781935149446
SKU
V9781935149446
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Reviews for Battle Yet Unsung: The Fighting Men of the 14th Armored Division
…an incredible job in shedding light about an often neglected but important role this unit played in the defeat of Nazi Germany.
WWII History
…a frontline soldier’s view of how green troops became battle wise and battle weary veterans…a useful record of a proud combat record.
Journal of America’s Military Past
One of those thought provoking ... Read more
WWII History
…a frontline soldier’s view of how green troops became battle wise and battle weary veterans…a useful record of a proud combat record.
Journal of America’s Military Past
One of those thought provoking ... Read more