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The Other Side of Time: A Combat Surgeon in World War II
The Other Side of Time A Combat Surgeon in World War II
Author: Brendan Phibbs
Phibbs entered the fighting in November 1944, in the battle for Alsace-Lorraine, and when his unit -- Combat Command B, 12th Armored Division, seventh U.S. Army -- invaded Germany, it was the lead point of the southern branch of the Allied pincer. By the time they hit Ansbach, his unit was the Allied unit furtherst east on the western ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316705103
ISBN-10: 0316705101
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 341
Edition: 1st
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2.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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hardtack avatar reviewed The Other Side of Time: A Combat Surgeon in World War II on + 2579 more book reviews
Basically a rant against the bureaucratic leadership of the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. While it certainly has substance, based on my other readings, I think it was a bit overdone. This book won't appeal to most people, and it is not a keeper for me.
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This is an excellent WWII personal narrative. Phibbs writing is clear, poignant and at times very funny. I felt like I was right there with him.


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