| A G.I. in the Ardennes: The Battle of the Bulge Contributor(s): Hambucken, Denis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1526756188 ISBN-13: 9781526756183 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Europe - General - Biography & Autobiography | Military |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 9.9" W x 9.7" (2.10 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Through collections of artifacts, photos, letters and testimonies, this book takes a fresh and immersive look at the day-to-day conditions of the American soldiers in the Ardennes, and at the circumstances that drew them there from a world away. A G.I. in the Ardennes focuses on the human experience during wartime. What was life like for a regular American soldier who gave his life to combat fascism? By immersing himself in historical documents, hundreds of letters and several interviews from that period of time, Denis Hambucken managed to accurately reconstruct the daily life of an American soldier in impressive detail. The author takes a closer look at the weapons, equipment and personal belongings of the soldiers who fought at the Western front, while sharing numerous personal anecdotes and moving stories. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hambucken, Denis: - Denis Hambucken is an author, photographer, illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for history. Originally from Belgium, and living in the United States, he regularly returns to the Ardennes, and travels across the United States to gather testimonies, documents and photos. |