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At last, here is a book that tells the full story of the turning point in World War II's Battle of the Bulge the story of five crucial days in which small groups of American soldiers, some outnumbered ten to one, slowed the German advance and allowed the Belgian town of Bastogne to be reinforced. "Alamo in the Ardennes" provides a compelling, day-by-day account of this pivotal moment in America's greatest war.

A comprehensive and vivid account of the heroic defense of Bastogne... McManus has taken a great old story and made it new again."-Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of An Army at DawnDuring the Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne made their legendary stand at Bastogne. But their heroics never could have happened if not for the unsung efforts of others. This is the powerful yet little-known story of the bloody delaying action fou...

June 6, 1944 was a pivotal moment in the history of World War II in Europe. On that day the climactic and decisive phase of the war began. Those who survived the intense fighting on the Normandy beaches found their lives irreversibly changed. The day ushered in a great change for the United States as well, because on D-Day, America began its march to the forefront of the Western world.By the end of the Battle of Normandy, almost one of every t...

Understand the greatest military victories and the worst defeats The fun and easy way to trace America's military history Want to know more about the military's role in U.S. history? This straightforward guide takes you from the French and Indian War to the War in Iraq, explaining not only how the Armed Forces are organized and operate, but also how the military and warfare have shaped the country's society, politics, culture, and future. D...

At last, here is a book that tells the full story of the turning point in World War II's Battle of the Bulge—the story of five crucial days in which small groups of American soldiers, some outnumbered ten to one, slowed the German advance and allowed the Belgian town of Bastogne to be reinforced. Alamo in the Ardennes provides a compelling, day-by-day account of this pivotal moment in America's greatest war.

Acclaimed historian John C. McManus explores World War II's most ambitious invasion.

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An account of the 1st Infantry Division's D-Day assault on the eastern sector of Omaha Beach.

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Two years ago--at twenty-two--John McManus captivated writers and critics with his first story collection and became the youngest recipient of the Whiting Writers Award. Now McManus returns with a collection of stories equally piercing and visionary: stories about the young and old, compromised by circumstance and curiosity, and undergoing startling transformations. In “, Eastbound, ”, a car driven by two elderly sisters breaks down ...

Tales of young people pushed to the brink of endurance and survival--from the Smoky Mountains and the deserts of Utah to the Pacific Northwest and the Washington beltway--highlight this short-story collection by a phenomenal new talent.