Bastogne: The Story Of The First Eight Days In Which The 101st Airborne Division Was Closed Within The Ring Of German Forces

Marshall, S L A; Westover, John G; Webber, A Joseph

ISBN 10: 1164495879 / ISBN 13: 9781164495871

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bastogne: The Story Of The First Eight Days In Which The 101st Airborne Division Was Closed Within The Ring Of German Forces
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164495879
• ISBN 13: 9781164495871
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Bastogne is a historical book written by S.L.A. Marshall that chronicles the first eight days of the Battle of the Bulge. The book specifically focuses on the siege of Bastogne, a town in Belgium, where the 101st Airborne Division was trapped by German forces during World War II. Marshall provides a detailed account of the events that took place during those eight days, including the struggles of the American soldiers to hold their ground and the German attempts to break through their defenses. The book also includes personal accounts from soldiers who were present during the battle, giving readers a firsthand perspective of the harrowing experience. Overall, Bastogne is a gripping and informative read that provides an in-depth look into one of the most significant battles of World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Brigadier General S.L.A. Marshall (1900-1977) was an accomplished journalist, a war correspondent, and a historian. One of the preeminent American military writers of our time, he wrote more than thirty books.