Brian D. reviewed Another River, Another Town : A Teenage Tank Gunner Comes of Age in Combat--1945 on + 11 more book reviews
Excellent first hand account of wwII tank crew. Irwin tells his story adding some humor to some most dreadful situations.
Steve B. (fog) -
Very interesting and well written account of a young WW II tank crew member during the US Army's push into Germany following the Battle of the Bulge. Unlike some personal; histories written the author doesn't delve into a lot of background info using just enough to let you understand what's going on in his young mind. A short book (176 pages) makes for a quick read.
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
A fascinating, personal account of a young man who skips his last year of high school to join the U.S. Army in 1944. After training, he finds himself assigned as a tank gunner in the 3rd Armored Division in Germany after the Rhine had been crossed. He joins a veteran tank crew and soon learns the war is far from over. And if he wants to live to return home he must learn that "Combat can't be taught---you gotta learn it for yourself."
It was interesting what he chose to do after the war.
It was interesting what he chose to do after the war.
Sandra Phillips (rolfeswife) -
Fantastic true story of a Tank Gunner in World War 2. Just a teenager,he wanted to eradicate Hitler himself. Written in a great story form, conveying many exciting, harrowing memories, not the least was the death of his best friend. It is also funny, as this kid/Private, makes many blunders, once arresting a whole house of German officers and soldiers who were going to surrender anyway, to the chagrin of his officer, who then had to feed and house them. Really a great book written from the perspective of a wet behind the ears teenager.
