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In 1944, Colonel Peiper, commander of a crack regiment of Panzer tanks, allegedly gave orders that anything confro nting the Panzers should be mown down. As a result of the "Malmedy Massacre", Peiper was given the death sentence. This book tells the complete story. '
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Born in the Bootham area of York, England, he was a pupil at the prestigious Nunthorpe Grammar School, leaving at the age of 16 to join the British Army by lying about his age. Keen to be in on the wartime action, Whiting was attached to the 52nd Reconnaissance Regiment and by the age of 18 saw duty as a sergeant in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany in the latter stages of World War II. While still a soldier, he observed conflicts between the highest-ranking British and American generals which he would write about extensively in later years. After the war, he stayed on in Germany completing his A-levels via correspondence course and teaching English before being enrolled at Leeds University reading History and German Language. As an undergraduate he was afforded opportunities for study at several European universities and, after gaining his degree, would go on to become an assistant professor of history. Elsewhere, Whiting held a variety of jobs which included working as a translator for a German chemical factory and spells as a publicist, a correspondent for The Times and feature writer for such diverse magazines as International Review of Linguistics, Soldier and Playboy. His first novel was written while still an undergraduate, was published in 1954 and by 1958 had been followed by three wartime thrillers. Between 1960 and 2007 Charles went on to write over 350 titles, including 70 non-fiction titles covering varied topics from the Nazi intelligence service to British Regiments during World War II. Charles Henry Whiting, author and military historian died on July 24 2007, leaving his wife and son.
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- PublisherCorgi Childrens
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0552089877
- ISBN 13 9780552089876
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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Massacre at Malmedy (Corgi, 1972)
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Good. 1972. A used copy, with some mild bumps and creases around the outer edges of the covers, and creasing along the spine from prior handling and use. A little browned around the outer page edges, as common for these 70s editions, but no major internal marks or wear. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 115 x 180 mm. 237. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Military & Warfare; Britain/UK; 1950s; ISBN: 0552089877. ISBN/EAN: 9780552089876. Inventory No: 42612. Seller Inventory # 42612
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Book Description (Subject: The Third Reich - General) The story the atrocity committed by the 1-SS Panzer Battle Group under SS-Obersturmbannfuehrer Joachim Peiper in the Ardennes in 1944. One hundred and thirteen American prisoners-of-war were assembled in a field near the village of Malmedy. Though Peiper was not present, soldiers under his command from 1-SS Panzer Division opened fire on the men. They then shot, or clubbed to death, any survivors. In May 1946, Peiper and 70 of his men were put on trial. Forty-three of those accused were sentenced to death and the rest received prison sentences. The death sentences were later commuted to imprisonment. After the war Peiper took up residence in France where, in the village of Traves, he was murdered in 1974. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Corgi Books) (ISBN: 0552089877) (Pagination: 244pp) (Condition: Good in card covers with creased spine) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 12035-03
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