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Death Traps - The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II

By: Ballantine Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Ballantine Books)

Last Stocked on 11/20/2024

Product Info

Title
Death Traps - The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
Belton Y. Cooper
Publish Year
1998
Pages
356
Dimensions
4.5x7x1"
NKG Part #
2148188331
Type
Softcover

Description

In a down-to-earth style, Death Traps tells the compelling story of one man’s assignment to the famous 3rd Armored Division that spearheaded the American advance from Normandy into Germany. Cooper served as an ordnance officer with the forward elements and was responsible for coordinating the recovery and repair of damaged American tanks. This was a dangerous job that often required him to travel alone through enemy territory, and the author recalls his service with pride, downplaying his role in the vast effort that kept the American forces well equipped and supplied. Readers will be left with an indelible impression of the importance of the support troops and how dependent combat forces were on them.