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Book Review of Death Traps : The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II

Death Traps : The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II
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Fascinating book relating the experiences of an officer with a tank repair unit assigned to the 3rd Armored Division in Europe.

The 3rd Armored was one of only two heavy armored divisions in the U.S. Army. As a result, it was used to spearhead many operations against the German. In addition to his own experiences, Lieutenant Cooper also relates those of many of the men he served with, in addition to discussing higher officers and the politics that affected the lives of the men who served in the tank divisions.