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11 DAYS IN DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS AT THE BULGE 1944
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11 DAYS IN DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS AT THE BULGE 1944 Paperback - 2007

by Stanley Weintraub

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It was a white Christmas in the Ardennes Forest in 1944, but that was cold comfort to the Allied soldiers trying to stop the Nazis from retaking Belgium in one of the most decisive battles of World War II. Despite the bleak conditions, General Pattons soldiers would go on to win a battle and a war.

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(Subject: World War II - General) An authors research copy, signs of use, lines in margins and cover wear. Useful reference copy. The story of the Battle of the Bulge from frozen foxholes to barn shelters, to boxcars packed with prisoners of war. In late December 1944, as the battle neared its climax, a German loudspeaker challenge was blared across GI lines in the Ardennes: "How would you like to die for Christmas?" In the inhospitable forest straddling Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, only the dense, snow-laden evergreens indicated the season. Most troops hardly knew the calendar day they were trying to live through. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: NAL Caliber) (ISBN: 9780451223173) (Pagination: 210pp illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX
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  • Title 11 DAYS IN DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS AT THE BULGE 1944
  • Author Stanley Weintraub
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dutton Caliber, New York
  • Date August 28, 2007
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 36678-02
  • ISBN 9780451223173 / 0451223179
  • Weight 0.47 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5.66 x 0.63 in (20.32 x 14.38 x 1.60 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
  • Library of Congress subjects Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.542

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Summary

It was truly a white Christmas in the Ardennes Forest in 1944, but that was cold comfort to the Allied soldiers trying to stop the Nazis from retaking Belgium in one of the most decisive battles of World War II. While a German loudspeaker taunted, ?How would you like to die for Christmas?? the Allied forces dug in, despite freezing conditions. They needed a miracle.

In a medieval chapel, General Patton, who needed clear skies to allow airborne reinforcements to reach his trapped men, uttered what would become a famous prayer: ?Sir, whose side are you on?? His soldiers wouldn?t be home for Christmas, but as the skies cleared, they went on to win a battle? and a war.

From the publisher

Stanley Weintraub is Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus of Arts and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University, and the author of numerous histories and biographies, including Silent Night (available from Plume).

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Media reviews

"A particularly poignant saga of menin war."
-Booklist

"Like sitting down with an entertaining raconteursteeped in World War II history and literature...rewarding."
-Washington Post

"Well-written, concise...makes good use ofdiaries, letters, and stories of ordinary soldiers inextraordinary times."
-USA Today

"Resonant."
-National Review

About the author

Stanley Weintraub was a US Army veteran and Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus of Arts and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University, and the author of numerous histories and biographies, including 15 Stars.