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Fine Condition. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Dust jacket is fully intact. All pages clean, crisp and fresh. Publisher's note: The account of these elite paratroopers' encounter with the Germans is "a story of raw courage in the face of seemingly impossible odds...a great read" (World War II). In December 1944, an enormous German army group crashed through the thin American line in the Ardennes forest. Caught by surprise, the Allies were initially only able to throw two divisions of paratroopers to buttress the collapse'the 82nd Airborne, which was rushed to the area of St. Vith, and the 101st, which was trucked to Bastogne. After their successful campaign in Holland, Col. Reuben Tucker's elite 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment was resting and refitting in France when news came of the German breakthrough. Most dangerous to the Allies was the German spearhead of the 1st SS Panzer Division led by Jochen Peiper, which aimed to sever the Allied front. The 504th was committed to block the SS advance, and within forty-eight hours of their arrival, Col. Tucker's paratroopers were attacking the SS-Panzergrenadiers of Peiper's battlegroup, eventually forcing them to withdraw. More ferocious fighting ensued as follow-up German units forced a US retreat from St. Vith. In adverse weather conditions against the German 9th SS Panzer and 3rd FallschirmjAger Divisions, the 504th lived up to its regimental motto: Strike and Hold. Although some rifle companies were whittled down to less than fifty paratroopers, the Americans doggedly fought on until victory was achieved. This work provides a fascinating, up-close view of the 504th PIR during the Battle of the Bulge, as well as its gallant sacrifice. Using never-before-published diaries, letters, battle reports, and interviews with over a hundred veterans, a comprehensive account is painted of a triumphant US regiment in one of the fiercest-fought campaigns in the history of the US Army Size: 24 x 16.2 x 3.3 cm. 332 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; United States; Army; Parachute Infantry Regiment, 504th; Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Belgium; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Luxembourg; United States--Armed Forces--Parachute troops; Other SubjectsUnited States; Army; Parachute Infantry Regiment, 504th; Ardennes, Battle of the (1944-1945)World War (1939-1945)1939-1945Armed Forces--Parachute troops; Military campaigns; Regimental histories; Belgium; Luxembourg; United States; ISBN: 1612003133. ISBN/EAN: 9781612003139. Add. Inventory No: 240211RST003014.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. World War II History. 8vo. Signed First edition (2015. ) Hardcover with dust jacket. 8vto with 332 pages. Signed by one of the soldiers mentioned in the book on the front free endpaper, " Richard Enjoy! R. Bramson, " and on page 265, " 2016-94 years old, Married over 60 years." with arrows pointing to information concerning him. The Book and DJ are in very good condition with slight shelf wear. Interior is clean and tight. Some wear to the back of the DJ. "The reader is thrust into the midst of the battle as if they were direct participants. One is engulfed in the personal experiences by named members of the 504th to include the verbiage of the citations for awards of bravery and self-sacrifice. One is also almost mesmerized by the, at times, excess of detail of both individual and elements of small unit actions." Black spine/White-Red text.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Hardcover in dust jacket. Light edge wear and bumping. Otherwise clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat--almost as new.
