The GI Offensive in Europe: The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions (Modern War Studies (Paperback))
Peter R. Mansoor
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Paperback. An account of the GI offensive in Europe. From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly-equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions in 1945, Peter R. Mansoor provides an analysis of the long and bloody road to victory over the German army. Series: Modern War Studies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 32 photographs, 14 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWD; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
An account of the GI offensive in Europe. From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly-equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions in 1945, Peter R. Mansoor provides an analysis of the long and bloody road to victory over the German army. The work also touches on questions that the Army is currently considering, ranging from issues of logistical support and manning to the debate over independent brigades.
An account of the GI offensive in Europe. From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly-equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions in 1945, Peter R. Mansoor provides an analysis of the long and bloody road to victory over the German army. The work also touches on questions that the Army is currently considering, ranging from issues of logistical support and manning to the debate over independent brigades.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
Series
Modern War Studies
Number of Pages
346
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700612260
SKU
V9780700612260
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About Peter R. Mansoor
Peter R. Mansoor, currently G-3 for the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, will soon assume command of one of the Army's armored brigades.
Reviews for The GI Offensive in Europe: The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions (Modern War Studies (Paperback))
This valuable account deserves a spot on the shelves alongside the works of Stephen Ambrose and Paul Fussell. - Kirkus Reviews; ""From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions by 1945, Mansoor provides a thoughtful and highly readable analysis along the bloody road to victory over the German army. ... Read more