Publisher's Synopsis
On December 16, 1944, their lives changed forever... The Battle of the Bulge is a compilation of firsthand accounts narrated by the men and women who endured one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history. Drawn from the official archive of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Inc., these stories describe in riveting detail the experiences of ordinary people-from brutal combat and facing one's own mortality to glimpses of human kindness and introspection in desperate times. Readers of all ages will find great meaning in this unique collection of memories. It is both educational and entertaining. This book seeks to preserve the legacy of those brave men and women who served the United States of America during the largest land battle ever fought by the U.S. Army, the Battle of the Bulge: December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945.
