David Cooke, Wayne Evans

Kampfgruppe Peiper: The Race for the Meuse

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ISBN 13:: 9781473827042
author:: David Cooke, Wayne Evans
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pen & Sword Military
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 20.6 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
Condition:: New
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The Race for the Meuse by David Cooke and Wayne Evans is a detailed account of Kampfgruppe Peiper's ill-fated mission during World War II. In December 1944, the German forces launched a last-ditch offensive through the Ardennes in Belgium, aiming to capture key bridges and cities. At the forefront of this assault was Kampfgruppe Peiper, a powerful force tasked with breaching the Meuse River defenses. The kampfgruppe's advance was hindered by treacherous terrain and American combat engineers who destroyed several bridges along its route. As the tide turned against them, Kampfgruppe Peiper fought for survival, holding out in a desperate rearguard action against increasingly strong opposition. This book uses contemporary accounts and maps to recreate this pivotal moment in history. With unprecedented detail, Cooke and Evans bring to life the story of Kampfgruppe Peiper, shedding new light on one of the most significant battles of World War II.

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