Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #289712 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 544 pages

Synopsis
The gripping story of unmatched courage in the face of terrible adversity - How a band of brothers fought off a German Army - One of WWII's bloodiest battles The Bulge was, for America, the bloodiest battle of the war. Here, in this compelling narrative, that shocking story is retold with intensity and verve by a first-rate writer and historian. Astor uses personal accounts to chart every phase of the battle from the very first moment of the German counterattack right through the desperate and ultimately successful Allied effort to fend it off. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, private diaries and reports, Astor recreates the battle fought in the snowy hills of Belgium and reveals the conflict as an astonishing battle for survival against atrocious conditions and a determined enemy.

Customer Reviews

Puts you in the snow cold and damp of Dec 1944
Gerald Astor has brought the proper blend of personal narritive and " the big picture " into a very readable meld. As a youth I played the side of the American in the Avalon Hill "Battle of the Bulge" wargame. (And alway lost to my brother). As a young man in uniform, I toured the area around Bastogne, but it was not until I read Mr Astors account that the whole conflict came to life. Fascinating accounts of what happenened to the men taken POW. Well worth the time to read.

Once I got past the first 60-70 pages, the book "took off".
Once I got past the excessive number of misspelled words and disorganized sentices, I was able to enjoy this authors account of "The Bulge". I question the authors accuracey with respect to the US commanders Eisenhower, Bradley, and Patton. Most accounts of the Bulge suggest that Patton was quick to appreciate the full scope of the German attack, and he was ready, willing and able to bring 3RD Army Divisions into the Bulge. Astor suggests that Ike and Bradley needed to pull rank on Patton to acquire the 10th Division from Third Army to support Bastogne. In either event, I did enjoy reading all the wonderful, brave, and emotional accounts provided by the extremly brave men who fought in The Battle of The Bulge. Astor did convey both the horror of war and the spirit of an American generation that helped save the world from Nazi Germany.