Book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1. But for jack prior, 27, a poor kid made good from st. The allies greatest conflict on the western front 01 by martin king isbn. A historical exploration of world war iis battle of the bulge from pulitzer prizewinner and new york. The battle of the bulge was a major battle in europe during world war ii. I cant recall the exact website but the most accurate. However, most books, documentaries and especially movies are either pointed or simply inaccurate in my opinion. Walk in the footsteps of american soldiers who battled against hitlers last gamble. 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. Christmas eves battle of the bulge bloody fight the washington post. Battle of the bulge shelf meet your next favorite book. Battle of the bulge army center of military history.
Following the malmedy massacre, on new years day 1945, after having. The battle of the bulge, also known as the ardennes counteroffensive, was the last major. 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. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson. The battle of the bulge and the epic story of world war iis mos. On the 16th of december, 1944, in the frozen forests of the ardennes, the german army attacked. 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.
It was germanys final attempt to drive the allies off of mainland europe. He was a doctor in belgium during the battle of the bulge. Volume ii covers the events from the american pointofview. Ii the americans the americans, vol 2 by roland gaul and these two new volumes offer new insights into the events of one of the fiercest battles of world war ii. Venture into the ardennes and imagine the lush forests you encounter. In the frozen forests of the ardennes, a surprise attack by the german army on american. 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. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation rick atkinson on amazon. Battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation by rick. The paperback of the battle of the bulge the young readers adaptation. A battered world war ii hero of bastogne gets a new home. Online shopping for battle of the bulge from a great selection at books store.