Iron Knights

Gordon A Blaker

ISBN 10: 0811734706 / ISBN 13: 9780811734707

Published by Stackpole Books Feb 2008, 2008

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Neuware - - Combat history of the U.S. Army's oldest armored regiment - Tank battles in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge - The 66th Armored Regiment is still active today and has served in Iraq From its baptism of fire in the mud of the Western Front in 1918 to its triumphant march into Berlin in July 1945, this is the story of the U.S. 66th Armored Regiment. It was the only American heavy tank unit to see combat in World War I, and between the two wars, the regiment served as a laboratory for new ideas and equipment. After training under Gen. George S. Patton, the 66th distinguished itself in numerous battles during World War II, earning six battle streamers for the unit and a Medal of Honor for one of its officers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Iron Knights
• Publisher: Stackpole Books Feb 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811734706
• ISBN 13: 9780811734707
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 228W x 154H x 32D millimeters 228 millimeters width by 154 millimeters height by 32 millimeters depth
• Weight: 714 grams

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Synopsis

Combat history of the U.S. Army's oldest armored regiment

Tank battles in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge

The 66th Armored Regiment is still active today and has served in Iraq
From its baptism of fire in the mud of the Western Front in 1918 to its triumphant march into Berlin in July 1945, this is the story of the U.S. 66th Armored Regiment. It was the only American heavy tank unit to see combat in World War I, and between the two wars, the regiment served as a laboratory for new ideas and equipment. After training under Gen. George S. Patton, the 66th distinguished itself in numerous battles during World War II, earning six battle streamers for the unit and a Medal of Honor for one of its officers.

About the Author

Gordon A. Blaker is a retired armor officer with extensive experience in tank units. He holds a master's degree in American history and is an active member of the Company of Military Historians. He lives in Georgia.