The Eagles of Bastogne: The Untold Story of the Heroic Defense of a City Under Siege [Hardcover]

& those wanting a deep dive into the specific role played by the 101st Airborne Division will find this book perfect for that purpose. - The Journal of America's Military PastThere are few names in the annals of military history that evoke such emotion, and in some cases controversy, as the small Belgian town of Bastogne. The 101st Airborne are the best known defenders of Bastogne, but they only constituted one third of the eventual force that saved the city from total annihilation.This book digs deeper into the defense of Bastogne, revealing more details about those indomitable Screaming Eagles and the other units that stood with them during that punishingly bitter cold winter of 1944/45. It also presents the perspective of the German soldiers trying desperately to re-take Bastogne that desperate winter. It is a story of sacrifice, dedication to duty, and honor in the face of terrible adversity, but more importantly its a human story, one that encapsulates the finest attributes of humankind in the absolute direst of circumstances.It is a story of sacrifice, dedication to duty and honor in the face of terrible adversity, but more importantly its a human story, one that encapsulates the finest attributes of humankind in the absolute direst of circumstances.The battle for Bastogne is all too often approached solely through the lens of Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers. This book will offer a more complete account of the battle.Includes accounts from German veterans who were on the front lines of the offensive to take Bastogne.Discusses the incentive for the German ultimatum, and McAuliffe's famous response.& those wanting a deep dive into the specific role played by the 101st Airborne Division will find this book perfect for that purpose. These authors present a clear, well mapped and explained story of valor which we will admire for generations more. The book effectively compiles accounts from the various units which defended the town.1 Setting the Stage2 l!