The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon

Name: The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon
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Book Synopsis: The epic story of the vastly outnumbered platoon that stopped Germany's leading assault in the Ardennes forest and prevented Hitler's most fearsome tanks from overtaking American positions. On a cold morning in December, 1944, deep in the Ardennes forest, a platoon of eighteen men under the command of twenty-year-old lieutenant Lyle Bouck were huddled in their foxholes trying desperately to keep warm. Suddenly, the early morning silence was broken by the roar of a huge artillery bombardment and the dreadful sound of approaching tanks. Hitler had launched his bold and risky offensive against the Allies—his "last gamble"—and the small American platoon was facing the main thrust of the entire German assault. Vastly outnumbered, they repulsed three German assaults in a fierce day-long battle, killing over five hundred German soldiers and defending a strategically vital hill. Only when Bouck's men had run out of ammunition did they surrender to the enemy. As POWs, Bouck's platoon began an ordeal far worse than combat—surviving in captivity under trigger-happy German guards, Allied bombing raids, and a daily ration of only thin soup. In German POW camps, hundreds of captured Americans were either killed or died of disease, and most lost all hope. But the men of Bouck's platoon survived—miraculously, all of them. Once again, in vivid, dramatic prose, Alex Kershaw brings to life the story of some of America's little-known heroes—the story of America's most decorated small unit, an epic story of courage and survival in World War II, and one of the most inspiring stories in American history.

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Discover the untold story of the vastly outnumbered platoon that changed the course of World War II. Introducing "The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon" - a gripping account of courage, sacrifice, and triumph.

Step into the chilling Ardennes forest on that cold December morning in 1944, where a small platoon under the command of Lieutenant Lyle Bouck faced the full force of Hitler's assault. Outnumbered and outgunned, these brave heroes fought fiercely against three relentless German assaults, withstanding the horrors of tank warfare and defending a strategically vital hill.

Astonishingly, this courageous platoon managed to kill over five hundred German soldiers, stunning their enemies and derailing Hitler's last-ditch offensive. Only when their ammunition had been depleted did they reluctantly surrender, becoming prisoners of war in the hands of the enemy.

But their struggle wasn't over. As POWs, Bouck's men faced unimaginable hardships in the German camps. Yet, against all odds, they persevered. Every day was a battle for survival, contending with trigger-happy guards, relentless Allied bombing raids, and a meager diet of thin soup. Many of their fellow captured soldiers perished, but Bouck's platoon defied the odds - every single one of them survived.

Renowned author Alex Kershaw once again brings history to life with his vivid and captivating prose. "The Longest Winter" is an inspiring tale of America's unsung heroes, who risked everything to defend their country and protect freedom. Join us on this incredible journey of courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience this epic story - order your copy of "The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon" today. Let their inspiring legacy remind you of the indomitable spirit of the human soul.

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