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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9780891418146
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0891418148
ISBN-13
9780891418146
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2473485
Product Key Features
Book Title
Death Traps : the Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / General, Military
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Mass Market
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
940.54/1273
Synopsis
The survival of an American armored division in World War II is told from the point of view of an American junior officer, a member of the famous 3rd Armored Division assigned to keep the tanks in Nazi-occupied Europe on the front lines., "An important contribution to the history of World War II . . . I have never before been able to learn so much about maintenance methods of an armored division, with precise details that underline the importance of the work, along with descriptions of how the job was done."-Russell F. Weigley, author of Eisenhower's Lieutenants "Cooper saw more of the war than most junior officers, and he writes about it better than almost anyone. . . . His stories are vivid, enlightening, full of life-and of pain, sorrow, horror, and triumph." -Stephen E. Ambrose, from his Foreword "In a down-to-earth style, Death Traps tells the compelling story of one man's assignment to the famous 3rd Armored Division that spearheaded the American advance from Normandy into Germany. Cooper served as an ordnance officer with the forward elements and was responsible for coordinating the recovery and repair of damaged American tanks. This was a dangerous job that often required him to travel alone through enemy territory, and the author recalls his service with pride, downplaying his role in the vast effort that kept the American forces well equipped and supplied. . . . Readers will be left with an indelible impression of the importance of the support troops and how dependent combat forces were on them." - Library Journal "As an alumnus of the 3rd, I eagerly awaited this book's coming out since I heard of its release . . . and the wait and the book have both been worth it. . . . Cooper is a very polished writer, and the book is very readable. But there is a certain quality of 'you are there' many other memoirs do not seem to have. . . . Nothing in recent times-ridgerunning in Korea, firebases in Vietnam, or even the one hundred hours of Desert Storm-pressed the ingenuity and resolve of American troops . . . like WWII. This book lays it out better than any other recent effort, and should be part of the library of any contemporary warrior." -Stephen Sewell, Armor Magazine "Cooper's writing and recall of harrowing events is superb and engrossing. Highly recommended." -Robert A. Lynn, The Stars and Stripes "This detailed story will become a classic of WWII history and required reading for anyone interested in armored warfare." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) " Death Traps fills a critical gap in WWII literature. . . . It's a truly unique and valuable work." -G.I. Journal, "An important contribution to the history of World War II . . . I have never before been able to learn so much about maintenance methods of an armored division, with precise details that underline the importance of the work, along with descriptions of how the job was done."--Russell F. Weigley, author of Eisenhower's Lieutenants "Cooper saw more of the war than most junior officers, and he writes about it better than almost anyone. . . . His stories are vivid, enlightening, full of life--and of pain, sorrow, horror, and triumph." --Stephen E. Ambrose, from his Foreword "In a down-to-earth style, Death Traps tells the compelling story of one man's assignment to the famous 3rd Armored Division that spearheaded the American advance from Normandy into Germany. Cooper served as an ordnance officer with the forward elements and was responsible for coordinating the recovery and repair of damaged American tanks. This was a dangerous job that often required him to travel alone through enemy territory, and the author recalls his service with pride, downplaying his role in the vast effort that kept the American forces well equipped and supplied. . . . Readers] will be left with an indelible impression of the importance of the support troops and how dependent combat forces were on them." -- Library Journal "As an alumnus of the 3rd, I eagerly awaited this book's coming out since I heard of its release . . . and the wait and the book have both been worth it. . . . Cooper is a very polished writer, and the book is very readable. But there is a certain quality of 'you are there' many other memoirs do not seem to have. . . . Nothing in recent times--ridgerunning in Korea, firebases in Vietnam, or even the one hundred hours of Desert Storm--pressed the ingenuity and resolve of American troops . . . like WWII. This book lays it out better than any other recent effort, and should be part of the library of any contemporary warrior." --Stephen Sewell, Armor Magazine "Cooper's writing and recall of harrowing events is superb and engrossing. Highly recommended." --Robert A. Lynn, The Stars and Stripes "This detailed story will become a classic of WWII history and required reading for anyone interested in armored warfare." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) " Death Traps ] fills a critical gap in WWII literature. . . . It's a truly unique and valuable work." --G.I. Journal
LC Classification Number
D793.C66 2003
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Death Traps
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I expect it to be both serious and comic.
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- 24 Oct, 2024
A great read on Sherman tanks of WW2
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A great read!
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- n***n (8)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWas as described and pictures accuratly portaid product, quick response to my questions, once packaged it shipped fast, but packaging could have been a little better but for the price it was well worth it. Thank you.Holy Bible Being The Version Set Forth 1611 AD Thomas Nelson Early 1900s (#256467888793)
- a***m (132)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller gave me a good deal on these pieces and they are as described but better. Shipping was reasonable and they were well packaged for the trip. I will do business with this seller again.1903 Theodore Haviland Limoges Pink Purple Roses Schleiger 150 Gravy Boat & Tray (#256813846396)
- s***e (29)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExactly as described. Economical shipping. Well packed and a great deal. Recommended seller!Unbranded Keyhole Saw Woodwork Handsaw Tool Vintage Antique Patina (#256785499204)