Hellcats

The 12th Armored Division in World War II
Erscheinungsjahr 2004
ISBN: 978-1-880510-88-9
Verlag: TX A&M-McWhiney Foundation

Buch, Englisch, 190 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 245 g

Reihe: Military History of Texas Series

During the course of the Second World War, the United States Army raised and maintained eighty-nine combat divisions, including sixteen armored divisions. Most of those units were created during the war and served only for the duration of the conflict. After going overseas and fighting to achieve victory, most of the World War II divisions were disbanded and faded into obscurity. This heavily illustrated narrative is the story of one of those units, the 12th Armored Division, which trained on the plains of West Texas at Camp Barkeley near Abilene. From its initial action, to the liberation of Nazi death camps, to the ultimate victory and peace, the division's story serves as a vehicle to study the many temporary army units that served our country during its most trying time.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ferguson, John C.

Über Autor(innen)

JOHN C. FERGUSON is the director of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site where Battleship Texas is located. He is the author of Texas Myths and Legends (McWhiney Foundation Press, 2003) and Hellcats (State House Press, 2004).