Thomas F. (hardtack) -
Harold Winton's Corps Commanders of the Bulge is an in-depth analysis of the six U.S. Army corps commanders involved in the WW II Battle of the Bulge. This is not light reading about the battle, but follows the career and training of each man and then his actions in the battle. For those who want a great read on the Battle of the Bulge itself, read John Eisenhowers' The Bitter Woods.
This should not be your first reading about the Battle of the Bulge. Winton's oft-frequent listing of the units involved and their movements requires a more than casual knowledge of this battle. Especially, since his coverage of the individual corps commanders means that the text is not always in chronological order.
Winton's frequent reference to events that are not covered in depth - this is book that details the corp commanders and he does not waste time on significant events not related to that subject - means that if you do not understand a brief reference to an event, such as Montgomery using the battle for his own purposes, you will not completely understand some of Winton's points.
Other than that, this is an exceptional book that reveals why the Americans beat the Germans in that battle, and once again helps demolish the belief that the German were the best soldiers in WW II.
This should not be your first reading about the Battle of the Bulge. Winton's oft-frequent listing of the units involved and their movements requires a more than casual knowledge of this battle. Especially, since his coverage of the individual corps commanders means that the text is not always in chronological order.
Winton's frequent reference to events that are not covered in depth - this is book that details the corp commanders and he does not waste time on significant events not related to that subject - means that if you do not understand a brief reference to an event, such as Montgomery using the battle for his own purposes, you will not completely understand some of Winton's points.
Other than that, this is an exceptional book that reveals why the Americans beat the Germans in that battle, and once again helps demolish the belief that the German were the best soldiers in WW II.
