Clay Pigeons of St. Lo (Stackpole Military History Series)

Balkoski, Joseph; Johns, Glover S.

ISBN 10: 0811717828 / ISBN 13: 9780811717823

Published by Stackpole Books, 2015

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Synopsis:

This classic of military history tells the exciting story of the fall of St. Lô, the first major objective of the invading American armies in Normandy in June of 1944. Although St. Lô was intended to be taken within days of the landing, stubborn German resistance postponed the town's fall until July 18.

Describes the bloody action that took place in the thirty days of fighting

Author recalls how he led his battalion, dubbed "The Indestructible Clay Pigeons"

About the Author: The late Col. Glover S. Johns Jr. was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Joseph Balkoski is Command Historian of the Maryland National Guard and author of Omaha Beach (978-0-8117-3376-2), Utah Beach (978-0-8117-3377-9), and the classic Beyond the Beachhead (978-0-8117-3237-6). He has appeared as a D-Day expert on MSNBC, and his work has been praised by Joe Scarborough, the New York Post, the Washington Times, World War II magazine, and others. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Clay Pigeons of St. Lo (Stackpole Military ...
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good