Ghost Front - The Ardennes Before the Battle of the Bulge

One of the bestselling historians of World War II examines how the Allies could have anticipated the attack at Ardennes had they not been lulled into a false sense of security. 40 photos.

About the author

Charles Whiting served with a reconnaisance outfit in WWII and has since become one of the premier historians of the war. Among his many bestselling works are Patton, The Last Assault, and Death on a Distant Frontier. He currently lives in York, England.

Summary

A unique look at the calm before the storm--how the Germans were able to take the Americans by surprise at the Battle of the Bulge

Product details

• Authors: Charles Whiting
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.03.2002
• EAN: 9780306811487
• ISBN: 978-0-306-81148-7
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Modern warfare, War and defence operations, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General