The Eagles of Bastogne: The Untold Story of the Heroic Defense of a City Under Siege
May 2024 · Casemate Publishers
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"... those wanting a deep dive into the specific role played by the 101st Airborne Division will find this book perfect for that purpose." - The Journal of America's Military Past There are few names in the annals of military history that evoke such emotion, and in some cases controversy, as the small Belgian town of Bastogne. The 101st Airborne are the best known defenders of Bastogne, but they only constituted one third of the eventual force that saved the city from total annihilation. This book digs deeper into the defense of Bastogne, revealing more details about those indomitable "Screaming Eagles" and the other units that stood with them during that punishingly bitter cold winter of 1944/45. It also presents the perspective of the German soldiers trying desperately to re-take Bastogne that desperate winter. It is a story of sacrifice, dedication to duty, and honor in the face of terrible adversity, but more importantly it's a human story, one that encapsulates the finest attributes of humankind in the absolute direst of circumstances.
"... those wanting a deep dive into the specific role played by the 101st Airborne Division will find this book perfect for that purpose." - The Journal of America's Military Past There are few names in the annals of military history that evoke such emotion, and in some cases controversy, as the ...
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Martin King is a British military historian. He lives in Belgium (near Antwerp) where he spends his time writing, lecturing, and visiting European battlefields. His voluntary work with veterans and tracing the individual histories of veterans has been a labor of love for almost twenty years. He speaks fluent German, Dutch, Italian, and French. Frequently in demand as a public speaker, he has lectured at many British and U.S. military bases throughout the world, and he has acted as an historical consultant on a number of documentaries. His books include Voices of the Bulge, Tigers of Bastogne and Eagles of Bastogne.
Martin King is a British military historian. He lives in Belgium (near Antwerp) where he spends his time writing, lecturing, and visiting European battlefields. His voluntary work with veterans and tracing the individual histories of veterans has been a labor of love for almost twenty years. He s...
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