I cant recall the exact website but the most accurate. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The battle of the bulge was a major battle in europe during world war ii. Book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1. Battle of the bulge the national wwii museum new orleans. Battle of the bulge shelf meet your next favorite book. Venture into the ardennes and imagine the lush forests you encounter. The battle of the bulge, also known as the ardennes counteroffensive, was the last major. But for jack prior, 27, a poor kid made good from st. Most of the troops involved on the allied side were american troops. A historical exploration of world war iis battle of the bulge from pulitzer prizewinner and new york. In the frozen forests of the ardennes, a surprise attack by the german army on american. The battle of the bulge and the epic story of world war iis most decorated platoon by alex ker. It was germanys final attempt to drive the allies off of mainland europe.
Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the authors clear and accessible prose, as well as the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson on amazon. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson. On the 16th of december, 1944, in the frozen forests of the ardennes, the german army attacked. The paperback of the battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation. Volume ii covers the events from the american pointofview. A battered world war ii hero of bastogne gets a new home. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson on. He was a doctor in belgium during the battle of the bulge. Online shopping for battle of the bulge from a great selection at books store. However, most books, documentaries and especially movies are either pointed or simply inaccurate in my opinion. Christmas eves battle of the bulge bloody fight the washington post.
While it is understood that the battle of the bulge is a significant american battle, i am disappointed that this battle and dday are the only young reader adaptations offered from atkinsons comprehensive trilogy which covers the entire spectrum of us participation in the european theatre and would have preferred books summarizing each. The liberation trilogy, by rick atkinson official website. The hard fighting that preceded the battle of the bulge has been re counted in two volumes, the. Battle of the bulge army center of military history. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation by rick. A historical exploration of world war iis battle of the bulge from pulitzer prizewinner and new york timesbestselling author rick atkinson. A loyal army of sled dog teams up with an unlikely pair of kids to help allied forces win the battle of the bulge in the fifth book in this actionpacked mi. As a wwii and history buff, i can say i have read several accounts of the battle. The battle of the bulge, whispers in the wind, and impossible time. Following the malmedy massacre, on new years day 1945, after having. The allies greatest conflict on the western front 01 by martin king isbn. The battle of the bulge and the epic story of world war iis mos. Walk in the footsteps of american soldiers who battled against hitlers last gamble.
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