US Combat Engineer 1941â 45 (Warrior, 147)

Rottman, Gordon L.

ISBN 10: 1846035791 / ISBN 13: 9781846035791

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: US Combat Engineer 1941â 45 (Warrior, 147)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846035791
• ISBN 13: 9781846035791
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Chagas, Carlos
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

At its peak in World War II (1939-1945), the United States Army contained over 700 engineer battalions, along with numerous independent brigades and regiments. The specialized soldiers of the Engineers were tasked with a wide variety of crucially important tasks including river bridging, camouflage, airfield construction, and water and petroleum supply. However, despite their important support roles, the engineers were often employed on the front lines fighting beside the general infantry in the desperate battles of the European theatre.

This book covers the role of these soldiers, from their recruitment and training, through their various support missions and combat experiences, forming an account of what it was truly like to be a combat engineer in World War II.

About the Authors

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Carlos Chagas was born in Rio de Janeiro and attended the National School of Fine Arts in Brazil. Following his graduation he has received several commissions which have included traditional painting, comic strip artwork, book and magazine covers, and advertising. His main interest is the military history of the two World Wars and he enjoys building plastic models of this period.