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A Dark and Bloody Ground: The Hurtgen Forest and the Roer River Dams, 19441945 (Texas A & M University Military History Series),Used
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In late 1944, American forces advanced into the hilly, heavily wooded Hurtgen Forest southeast of Aachen, Germany. For weeks, without a clearcut reason for attacking through the forest, U.S. commanders nevertheless ordered units of as many as seven divisions into the woods to be chewed up by German infantry and artillery. Small units, cut off by the rugged terrain and trees, unable to employ tanks or artillery effectively, fought entrenched and camouflaged Germans in the woods and villages of the region. The troops were exposed to rain, sleet, and freezing temperatures without proper winter clothing. Many companies suffered huge numbers of casualties.For many years after the war the full extent of the disaster was not well known outside army circles. Eventually the story of the campaign spread, but it remained overshadowed by the fame of the Bulge. Only in the last decade have military historians begun to look at the fighting in the Hurtgen Forest.The book examines uncertainty of command at the army, corps, and division levels and emphasizes the confusion and fear of ground combat at the level of company and battalion "where they do the dying." Its gripping description of the battle is based on government records, a rich selection of firstperson accounts from veterans of both sides, and author Edward G. Miller's visits to the battlefield. The result is a compelling and comprehensive account of smallunit action set against the background of the larger command levels.The book's foreword is by retired Maj. Gen. R. W. Hogan, who was a battalion commander in the forest.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Dark and Bloody Ground'? A: The book focuses on the battles that took place in the Hurtgen Forest during late 1944 and early 1945, detailing the challenges faced by American forces and the strategic missteps of the U.S. command.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Dark and Bloody Ground' is Edward G. Miller.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 250 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'A Dark and Bloody Ground'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'A Dark and Bloody Ground' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of command uncertainty, the fear of ground combat, and the personal experiences of soldiers through first-person accounts.
- Q: Does the book include accounts from veterans? A: Yes, it includes a rich selection of first-person accounts from veterans of both sides involved in the battle.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: This book is part of the Texas A & M University Military History Series.