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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
Author: Belton Y. Cooper
“Cooper saw more of the war than most junior officers, and he writes about it better than almost anyone. . . . His stories are vivid, enlightening, full of life—and of pain, sorrow, horror, and triumph.” — —STEPHEN E. AMBROSE — From his Foreword — “In a down-to-earth style, Death Traps tells the compellin...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780891418146
ISBN-10: 0891418148
Publication Date: 4/29/2003
Pages: 384
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Publisher: Presidio Press
Book Type: Paperback
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 dennydog avatar reviewed Death Traps : The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II on + 28 more book reviews
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Excellent book.

"Amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics". This book shows in detail why this is true but at the same time, avoids being boring or pedantic. Belton Cooper remains completely interesting throughout the book. Every page brings a new revelation, even for someone who's been reading history all my life.

I have an Infantry background. This book brought the maintenance war to life like nothing else I've ever read. Great read!
oldnavy59 avatar reviewed Death Traps : The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II on + 2 more book reviews
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This is a great book felt like I was right there. Good mix of technical and first person accounts. 2 Thumbs up
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 hardtack avatar reviewed Death Traps : The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II on + 2554 more book reviews
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.


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