Grunts: Inside the American Infantry Combat Experience, World War II Through Iraq Tapa blanda - 2011

Penguin Publishing Group, August 2011. Paperback. Used - Very Good.

"A superb book—an American equivalent to John Keegan's The Face of Battle. I sincerely believe that Grunts is destined to be a classic."—Dave Grossman, Author of On Killing and On Combat

From the acclaimed author of The Dead and Those About to Die comes a sweeping narrative of six decades of combat, and an eye-opening account of the evolution of the American infantry.

From the beaches of Normandy and the South Pacific Islands to the deserts of the Middle East, the American soldier has been the most indispensable—and most overlooked—factor in wartime victory. In Grunts, renowned historian John C. McManus examines ten critical battles—from Hitler's massive assault on U.S. soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge to counterinsurgency combat in Iraq—where the skills and courage of American troops proved the crucial difference between victory and defeat.

Based on years of research and interviews with veterans, this powerful history reveals the ugly face of war in a way few books have, and… Leer más

Dutton Caliber, 2011-08-01. paperback. Very Good. 6x1x8.

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Like New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition.

Dutton Caliber, August 2011. Paper Back . 3 PB standard 50%.

Dutton Caliber, 2011-08-02. Paperback. New.

Dutton Caliber, 2011-08-02. Paperback. Like New.

NAL Trade. Collectible - Acceptable. Signed Copy Collectible - Acceptable. Inscribed by author on title page. Highlighting inside.

Penguin Books , pp. 528 . Papeback. New.