Dark December The Full Account Of The Battle Of The Bulge

Author : Robert E. Merriam
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781387176267

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Dark December: The Full Account of the Battle of the Bulge by Robert E. Merriam Pdf

Dark December is Robert E. Merriam's famous blow by blow chronicle of the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945), the German Army's last major offensive of World War II. Merriam was chief of the Ardennes section of the U.S. Army and his dazzling narrative is one of the most detailed first-hand accounts of the conflict. Presented from both Allied and German viewpoints, Dark December examines events leading up to the offensive, the massive engagement of German forces against unprepared American units, and finally the turning back of the defeated German Wehrmacht.

Author : Robert E. Merriam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1794179704

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Dark December (Annotated) by Robert E. Merriam Pdf

Dark December is Robert E. Merriam's detailed chronicle of the Battle of the Bulge, the German Army's last major offensive of World War 2. Captain Merriam was chief of the Ardennes section of the U.S. Army and his dazzling narrative is one of the most famous first-hand accounts of the conflict. Presented from both Allied and German viewpoints, Dark December examines events leading up to the offensive, the massive engagement of German forces against unprepared American units, and finally the turning back of the defeated German Wehrmacht. "Dark December occupies a distinguished place among war books. Every paragraph is based upon evidence, not flimsy wartime rumors. Technical enough for the professional, accurate enough for the historian... it is lucid and understandable for the general reader." - New York Herald Tribune "If other [World War 2] veterans can maintain Mr. Merriam's high standard of stimulating, critical and painstaking work, we will be fortunate. Dark December can be heartily recommended to anyone faintly interested in World War 2." - The New York Times *Includes annotations and original photographs from World War 2.

Author : Robert E. Merriam
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781387175321

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Dark December: The Full Account of the Battle of the Bulge by Robert E. Merriam Pdf

Dark December is Robert E. Merriam's famous blow by blow chronicle of the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945), the German Army's last major offensive of World War II. Merriam was chief of the Ardennes section of the U.S. Army and his dazzling narrative is one of the most detailed first-hand accounts of the conflict. Presented from both Allied and German viewpoints, Dark December examines events leading up to the offensive, the massive engagement of German forces against unprepared American units, and finally the turning back of the defeated German Wehrmacht.

Author : Robert E. Merriam
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536969362

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The Battle of the Bulge by Robert E. Merriam Pdf

The Battle of the Bulge, first published in 1947 as Dark December (and published here in a slightly abridged edition), is a detailed account of the German Army's last major offensive of World War II. Presented from both Allied and German viewpoints, the book examines events leading up to the offensive, the massive engagement of German forces against unprepared American units, and finally the turning back of the defeated German Wehrmacht. Author Robert E. Merriam, former chief of the Ardennes section of the U.S. Army Historical Division, had the unique opportunity-both during and after the battle-to interview leaders and sit in on important staff meetings. When the war ended, he was able to talk to German officers and to examine battle records of both sides. Included are 6 maps.

Author : Robert E (Robert Edward) 1 Merriam
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013930592

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The Battle of the Bulge (Abridged Version of Dark December) by Robert E (Robert Edward) 1 Merriam Pdf

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Author : Ray Merriam
Publisher : Merriam Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781576381656

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Battle of the Bulge by Ray Merriam Pdf

Author : Robert Edward Merriam
Publisher : New York : Ballantine Books
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
ISBN : OCLC:366101189

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The Battle of the Bulge by Robert Edward Merriam Pdf

Author : Robert E. Merriam
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1978-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0345278909

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The Battle of the Bulge by Robert E. Merriam Pdf

Author : Harold R. Winton
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700623846

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Corps Commanders of the Bulge by Harold R. Winton Pdf

If the Battle of the Bulge was Germany's last gasp, it was also America's proving ground-the largest single action fought by the U.S. Army in World War II. Taking a new approach to an old story, Harold Winton widens our field of vision by showing how victory in this legendary campaign was built upon the remarkable resurrection of our truncated interwar army, an overhaul that produced the effective commanders crucial to GI success in beating back the Ardennes counteroffensive launched by Hitler's forces. Winton's is the first study of the Bulge to examine leadership at the largely neglected level of corps command. Focusing on the decisions and actions of six Army corps commanders—Leonard Gerow, Troy Middleton, Matthew Ridgway, John Millikin, Manton Eddy, and J. Lawton Collins—he recreates their role in this epic struggle through a mosaic of narratives that take the commanders from the pre-war training grounds of America to the crucible of war in the icy-cold killing fields of Belgium and Luxembourg. Winton introduces the story of each phase of the Bulge with a theater-level overview of the major decisions and events that shaped the corps battles and, for the first time, fully integrates the crucial role of airpower into our understanding of how events unfolded on the ground. Unlike most accounts of the Ardennes that chronicle only the periods of German and American initiative, Winton's study describes an intervening middle phase in which the initiative was fiercely contested by both sides and the outcome uncertain. His inclusion of the principal American and German commanders adds yet another valuable layer to this rich tapestry of narrative and analysis. Ultimately, Winton argues that the flexibility of the corps structure and the competence of the men who commanded the six American corps that fought in the Bulge contributed significantly to the ultimate victory. Chronicling the human drama of commanding large numbers of soldiers in battle, he has produced an artful blend of combat narrative, collective biography, and institutional history that contributes significantly to the broader understanding of World War II as a whole. With the recent modularization of the U.S. Army division, which makes this command echelon a re-creation of the corps of World War II, Corps Commanders of the Bulge also has distinct relevance to current issues of Army transformation.

Author : C. David North
Publisher : New Word City
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612309347

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World War II: Battle of the Bulge by C. David North Pdf

The Battle of the Bulge was arguably the most pivotal - and bloodiest - battle of World War II. From the middle of December 1944 to January 25, 1945, more than a million Allied and German troops fought for control of Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. The bitter conflict ended with more than 200,000 dead and wounded on both sides. The German counteroffensive was Adolf Hitler's last gasp, born out of desperation as he came to grips with reports that the Third Reich was losing ground in battlefields across Europe. Even in its weakened state, Germany's assault took Allied leaders by surprise. Hitler had correctly calculated that the Allied armies had moved too rapidly: The troops were not only undersupplied but unprepared for a surprise attack. Hitler was betting that a victory would allow Germany to negotiate for peace on its terms. He was almost right. If not for the bravery of American troops, who against all odds held up the German attack – and quick decisions made by General Dwight B. Eisenhower - history may have taken a much different turn. This is the story of World War II's final showdown.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440868030

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Great Sieges in World History by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

This impressive collection of 100 of the most decisive and important sieges spans human history and covers conflicts in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This engaging reference work provides readers with detailed coverage on the sieges that have had the biggest impact on world history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia delves into the historical context and significance of each siege. Readers will be able to identify relationships between entries and observe both the gradual evolution of siege warfare over time, and compare and contrast siege characteristics within and among different historical time periods. The encyclopedia's expansive scope will broaden readers' understanding of military history. The book begins with a preface and an introductory essay that offers a detailed overview of siege warfare throughout history. This is followed by 100 chronological entries on the most significant sieges, beginning with the Siege of Troy (1194–1184 BCE) and ending with the Siege of Mosul (October 17, 2016-July 9, 2017). Each siege entry has a Further Reading section that directs readers to additional information about the siege. Numerous illustrations and maps accompany the text.

Author : Robert E. P. Moranda,George E. Moranda
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595141500

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Bob's Story by Robert E. P. Moranda,George E. Moranda Pdf

This is a story of strength, of a normal, everyday citizen who has taken from a loving family and placed in extraordinary positions. Bob Moranda fought with honor, courage, conviction, and valor during one of World War II's most critical campaigns- the Battle of the bulge- and when captured suffered as a prisoner of war of the most Germans until released by the Russian Army. For those who want to know what actual combat is like, those who need inspiration to meet life's challenges, and for those who want to know more about he "boys who saved democracy" this is much reading.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 4723 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216168836

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World War II [5 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

With more than 1,700 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of World War II, the events and developments of the era, and myriad related subjects as well as a documents volume, this is the most comprehensive reference work available on the war. This encyclopedia represents a single source of authoritative information on World War II that provides accessible coverage of the causes, course, and consequences of the war. Its introductory overview essays and cross-referenced A–Z entries explain how various sources of friction culminated in a second worldwide conflict, document the events of the war and why individual battles were won and lost, and identify numerous ways the war has permanently changed the world. The coverage addresses the individuals, campaigns, battles, key weapons systems, strategic decisions, and technological developments of the conflict, as well as the diplomatic, economic, and cultural aspects of World War II. The five-volume set provides comprehensive information that gives readers insight into the reasons for the war's direction and outcome. Readers will understand the motivations behind Japan's decision to attack the United States, appreciate how the concentration of German military resources on the Eastern Front affected the war's outcome, understand the major strategic decisions of the war and the factors behind them, grasp how the Second Sino-Japanese War contributed to the start of World War II, and see the direct impact of new military technology on the outcomes of the battles during the conflict. The lengthy documents volume represents a valuable repository of additional information for student research.

Author : Robert M. Citino
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700630387

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The Wehrmacht's Last Stand by Robert M. Citino Pdf

By 1943, the war was lost, and most German officers knew it. Three quarters of a century later, the question persists: What kept the German army going in an increasingly hopeless situation? Where some historians have found explanations in the power of Hitler or the role of ideology, Robert M. Citino, the world’s leading scholar on the subject, posits a more straightforward solution: Bewegungskrieg, the way of war cultivated by the Germans over the course of history. In this gripping account of German military campaigns during the final phase of World War II, Citino charts the inevitable path by which Bewegungskrieg, or a “war of movement,” inexorably led to Nazi Germany’s defeat. The Wehrmacht’s Last Stand analyzes the German Totenritt, or “death ride,” from January 1944—with simultaneous Allied offensives at Anzio and Ukraine—until May 1945, the collapse of the Wehrmacht in the field, and the Soviet storming of Berlin. In clear and compelling prose, and bringing extensive reading of the German-language literature to bear, Citino focuses on the German view of these campaigns. Often very different from the Allied perspective, this approach allows for a more nuanced and far-reaching understanding of the last battles of the Wehrmacht than any now available. With Citino’s previous volumes, Death of the Wehrmacht and The Wehrmacht Retreats, The Wehrmacht’s Last Stand completes a uniquely comprehensive picture of the German army’s strategy, operations, and performance against the Allies in World War II.

Author : Peter Caddick-Adams
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 929 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199335145

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Snow & Steel by Peter Caddick-Adams Pdf

Provides an in-depth history of the Battle of the Bulge, arguing that the German offensive was set to fail from its launch and precipitated Germany's defeat.