Overview
""Bastogne: The Story Of The First Eight Days In Which The 101st Airborne Division Was Closed Within The Ring Of German Forces"" is a historical account written by S. L. A. Marshall. The book describes the events that took place during the Battle of the Bulge, specifically the siege of Bastogne, which lasted from December 20 to December 27, 1944. The book provides a detailed account of the first eight days of the siege, during which the 101st Airborne Division was surrounded by German forces. Marshall draws on interviews with soldiers who were present during the battle, as well as official documents and other historical sources, to provide a comprehensive and vivid description of the events that took place. The book also explores the strategies and tactics used by both the Allied and German forces, and the impact of the battle on the outcome of World War II. Overall, ""Bastogne"" is a gripping and informative read for anyone interested in military history, the Battle of the Bulge, or the experiences of soldiers during World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: S. L. a. Marshall
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 13, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 276 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436708621
- | ISBN-13: 9781436708623
