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Arracourt 1944: Triumph of American Armor (Casemate Illustrated) Kindle Edition

by Mike Guardia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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A photo-packed account of how the tanks of 4th Armored Division defeated two panzer brigades over eleven days of battle at Arracourt: “An enjoyable read.” —AMPS
 
September 1944: With the Allies closing in on the Rhine, Adolf Hitler orders a counterattack on General Patton’s Third Army in France. Near the small French town of Arracourt, elements of the US 4th Armored Division meet the grizzled veterans of the 5th Panzer Army in combat. Atop their M4 Shermans, American tank crews square off against the technologically superior Mark V Panther tanks of the Wehrmacht. Yet through a combination of superior tactics, leadership, teamwork, and small-unit initiative, the outnumbered American forces win a decisive victory against the 5th Panzer Army.
 
Indeed, of the 262 tanks and mobile assault guns fielded by German forces at Arracourt, 200 were damaged or destroyed by enemy fire. The Americans, by contrast, lost only 48 tanks. Following the collapse of the German counterattack, Patton’s Third Army found itself within striking distance of the Third Reich’s borderlands.
 
The battle of Arracourt was the US Army’s largest tank battle until the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944. It helped pave the way for the final Allied assault into Germany, and showed how tactical ingenuity and adaptive leadership can overcome an enemy’s superior size or technological strength. This extensively illustrated book recounts the dramatic story.
 
“An interesting study of small-unit leadership that emphasizes the importance of tank-crew training, the value of a reliable logistics system and effects of weather on battlefield activities.” —ARMOR Magazine
 
“This well-written book explains how U.S. forces won this critical battle.” —WWII History Magazine
 
“Enjoyable . . . includes some nicely done full color profiles of some of the tanks involved.” —ModelingMadness.com
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"This is an excellent resource for someone new to wargaming WWII."
The Miniatures Page

"...can serve as a stepping stone to expand into miniature gaming."
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"...it is the wealth of photos that really makes this book so interesting and enjoyable. This includes some nicely done full color profiles of some of the tanks involved. In all, it is a great addition to the series and a book that you will very much enjoy."
ModelingMadness.Com

"...an interesting study of small-unit leadership that emphasizes the importance of tank-crew training, the value of a reliable logistics system and effects of weather on battlefield activities."
ARMOR Magazine

"An enjoyable read of a campaign that has been obscured by more well-known engagements in the ETO."
AMPS

"This well-written book explains how U.S. forces won this critical battle."
WWII History Magazine

"​Highly recommended."
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About the Author

Mike Guardia is an internationally recognized author and military historian. A veteran of the United States Army, he served six years on active duty as an Armor Officer. He has twice been nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award and is an active member in the Military Writers Society of America. He holds a BA and MA in American History from the University of Houston. He currently lives in Minnesota.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q9D7G3F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Casemate (January 18, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Mike Guardia is an internationally-recognized author and military historian. A veteran of the United States Army, he served six years on active duty as an Armor Officer. He is the author of the widely-acclaimed HAL MOORE: A SOLDIER ONCE...AND ALWAYS, the first-ever biography chronicling the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film WE WERE SOLDIERS, starring Mel Gibson.

He has twice been nominated for the Army Historical Foundation's Distinguished Book Award and was named Author of the Year in 2021 by the Military Writers Society of America.

As a speaker, he hosts the lecture series HAL MOORE: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP, which is available for presentation at schools, businesses, and civic organizations worldwide.

In 2022, he appeared in Season 1 of the History Channel series, I WAS THERE, as a featured historian in the episodes on the Johnstown Flood of 1889; the Chernobyl Disaster; the Battle of Stalingrad; and the Oklahoma City Bombing. His other media appearances include guest spots on National Public Radio (NPR); Frontlines of Freedom; Armada International; and Military Network Radio.

Mike Guardia has given presentations at the US Special Operations Command; the International Spy Museum; and the George HW Bush Presidential Library. His work has been reviewed in the Washington Times, Military Review, Armchair General, Vietnam Magazine, DefenceWeb South Africa, and Soldier Magazine UK.

He holds a BA and MA in American History from the University of Houston. He currently lives in Minnesota.

Website: www.mikeguardia.com

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Jim Blickenstaff
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Documented Story Of A Lesser Known Battle Of WWII
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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I really liked the book. It gave me fascinating insight to an action in WWII I had not heard much about. There were lots of pictures incorporated with the time line of the events. Overall, surprisingly well done book.
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Tiborious Maximus
5.0 out of 5 stars Casemate Illustrated books
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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All the casemate WWII series books are excellent; I like them even better than Osprey series! Lots of rarely seen photos and great overall descriptions! A great addition to your historical reference collection! I recommend them highly!
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Michael D. Richard
3.0 out of 5 stars Maddenig technical mistkes
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022
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This is an interesting book with a nice selection of photos Order of battle seems solid. The book's shortcoming is the maddening small technical errors. As regards the M4 Sherman's main armament, the author does not seem to know the difference between a 75mm gun and a 105 mm howitzer. On page 15, the author states, "the M4 Sherman was developed as a replacement for the M3 Stuart." Um...no. Perhaps the author doesn't understand how the "M" nomenclature works. Additionally, "panzer" does not really translate as "tank," its more like "armored". And with all the available photos of P-47s, why did the author chose an image of a P-47N, which never served in Europe? Reader, beware.
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Kenneth C. Hohhof
1.0 out of 5 stars Too small to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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Tiny format in kindle. Literally read a few pages with a magnifying glass. Can't change font size or orientation. Will attempt to return for refund during business hours, first attempt rejected by computer, hope for better result with human being.
UPDATE: I got on chat. The policy seems to be that you don't get a refund if you have read any part of an ebook. I explained the problem, and the representative took pity on me and authorized a refund.
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Christopher A. Lutz
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy the Kindle version
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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This should never be sold as a Kindle version in current form. You can't change the font size and the set font is small. Even on a big monitor the text is still small and non-changeable.

The material is fine, although more for the person who knows next to nothing, and not for someone looking for more detail. I would also debate some of the author's opinions on American armor.
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David Jaeger
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022
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Good information, nice photos and drawings. A great addition to my library on this topic.
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Daniela Schwerdtfeger
2.0 out of 5 stars Oberflächlich geschrieben.
Reviewed in Germany on April 17, 2024
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Das Buch geht nur unwesentlich auf die Schlacht ein. Es wird zu allgemein über den zweiten Weltkrieg und die Westfront philosophiert. Übersichtskarten sind Mangelware. Einige Bilder passen nicht zu den Beschreibungen. 2 Sterne wegen einiger seltener Fotografien.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Calidad de impresión.
Reviewed in Spain on April 10, 2024
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Comparado con otros títulos de la colección, algo flojo. En mi opinión debería contener más fotos que ilustrasen las operaciones militares en Arracourt y no centrarse en la descripción de vehículos. Las ilustraciones a color no son las mejores que haya usado la editorial en otros títulos, de ahí mi nota de 3 estrellas.
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