Volume ii covers the events from the american pointofview. He was a doctor in belgium during the battle of the bulge. The battle of the bulge was a major battle in europe during world war ii. The battle of the bulge and the epic story of world war iis most decorated platoon by alex ker. The battle of the bulge, also known as the ardennes counteroffensive, was the last major. A historical exploration of world war iis battle of the bulge from pulitzer prizewinner and new york. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
The hard fighting that preceded the battle of the bulge has been re counted in two volumes, the. The paperback of the battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation. A loyal army of sled dog teams up with an unlikely pair of kids to help allied forces win the battle of the bulge in the fifth book in this actionpacked mi. Venture into the ardennes and imagine the lush forests you encounter. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson on. Battle of the bulge army center of military history. Walk in the footsteps of american soldiers who battled against hitlers last gamble. The liberation trilogy, by rick atkinson official website. Online shopping for battle of the bulge from a great selection at books store. Most of the troops involved on the allied side were american troops. It was germanys final attempt to drive the allies off of mainland europe. Following the malmedy massacre, on new years day 1945, after having. Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the authors clear and accessible prose, as well as the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics. While it is understood that the battle of the bulge is a significant american battle, i am disappointed that this battle and dday are the only young reader adaptations offered from atkinsons comprehensive trilogy which covers the entire spectrum of us participation in the european theatre and would have preferred books summarizing each.
Battle of the bulge shelf meet your next favorite book. As a wwii and history buff, i can say i have read several accounts of the battle. However, most books, documentaries and especially movies are either pointed or simply inaccurate in my opinion. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson. But for jack prior, 27, a poor kid made good from st.
The allies greatest conflict on the western front 01 by martin king isbn. Battle of the bulge the national wwii museum new orleans. Ii the americans the americans, vol 2 by roland gaul and these two new volumes offer new insights into the events of one of the fiercest battles of world war ii. A battered world war ii hero of bastogne gets a new home. The battle of the bulge, whispers in the wind, and impossible time. Book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1.
A historical exploration of world war iis battle of the bulge from pulitzer prizewinner and new york timesbestselling author rick atkinson. In the frozen forests of the ardennes, a surprise attack by the german army on american. On the 16th of december, 1944, in the frozen forests of the ardennes, the german army attacked. I cant recall the exact website but the most accurate.
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