Warriors of the 106th
The Last Infantry Division of World War II
by Martin King, Ken Johnson & Michael Collins
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Pub Date May 19 2017 | Archive Date Aug 30 2017
Description
The 106th were fresh, green and right in the pathway of the 5th German Army when the Battle of the Bulge began at 0530 hours on December 16, 1944. This book covers the history along with the individual stories of the incredible heroism, sacrifice and tenacity of these young Americans in the face of overwhelming odds.
From this division 6,800 men were taken prisoner but their story didn’t end there. For the ones who miraculously escaped, there was a battle to fight, and fight it they would with every ounce of strength and courage they could muster. They would fight debilitating weather conditions more reminiscent of Stalingrad than the Belgian Ardennes. They would fight a determined enemy and superior numbers and despite all adversity they would eventually prevail. One 106th GI waged his own personal war using guerrilla tactics that caused serious consternation amongst the German troops. For another GI his main concern was recovering his clean underwear. These stories are heartwarming, heartbreaking, nerve-wracking, and compelling. They aim to put the reader right there in the front lines, and in the stalags, during the final months of WWII.
A Note From the Publisher
About the Authors:
MARTIN KING is an Emmy Award winning British military historian and former university lecturer. He has worked as a historical consultant for various History Channel productions and has made personal appearances at the Pentagon, West Point, and Valley Forge.
KEN JOHNSON is a long-time R&D and engineering leader currently developing web-based systems for the exploration and visualization of information and data as a story.
MICHAEL COLLINS is a military historian and author who has co-written several books with Martin King including Voices of the Bulge, The Tigers of Bastogne, The Fighting 30th, and To War with the 4th. He specializes in 20th-century history, specifically World War II. He lives in Western Massachusetts.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781612004587 |
| PRICE | $32.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
janet k, Librarian
This was a riveting record of the men of the 106th. I wasnt aware of their story until I saw this book title, and I was intrigued to know more. The book contains many first hand accounts and anecdotes, which makes it read very easily (even considering the subject!). I appreciate the author's dedication to accuracy and the book is obviously well researched. I think it deserves a place on the shelves of any military, history or WW II collector.
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