The Longest Winter

The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of World War II's Most Decorated Platoon
by Alex Kershaw
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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, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Liberator.

"A gripping saga about raw courage and superhuman endurance ... A truly heroic book."...

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Published By Grand Central Publishing

Format Paperback

Number Of Pages 344

Publication Date 10/25/2005

ISBN 9780306814402

Dimensions 5.95 inches x 9 inches


"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a renewed sense of patriotism."
Roanoke Times

"Kershaw is a fantastic storyteller and excels at describing small-unit action. Anyone who enjoyed The Bedford Boys would like this book."
Army Magazine

"America's enemies would do well not to underestimate this [platoon's] sense of courage3 and duty."
Wall Street Journal

"Gripping and unsentimental...Shows that valor comes in many forms."
New York Sun

"Kershaw handles both combat and internment skillfully and respectfully. A good read for observing the 60th anniversary of the Bulge."
Booklist

"Kershaw has written a concise and winning account, one based largely on interviews with the platoon members. He vividly depicts the battlefield heroism and subsequent survival of these valiant American troops. Those interested in military history will find much here that is pleasing and heretofore uncelebrated."
San Francisco Chronicle

"A gripping, true life saga."
Midwest Book Review

"Kershaw...once again has succeeded in producing a fascinating, little known story. Amazing."
Topeka Capital-Journal

"Kershaw skillfully tells the vivid and inspiring story."
Military Officer Magazine

"This is a well-written book detailing the individual exploits of both American and German combatants. I required a second reading to better grasp the details of the individual experiences. I think that perhaps a third or fourth reading will be necessary to fully appreciate the impact of this incredible true story."
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