The GI Offensive in Europe

Peter R. Mansoor

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Author
Peter R. Mansoor
Publish Date
2004-01-01
Subtitle
The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions, 1941-1945
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
344
Publisher Name
Univ Pr of Kansas
ISBN-10
070060958X
ISBN-13
9780700609581
citemno
206782
Edition
First Edition
SKU
9780700609581

Description

Presents a study of America's infantry combat performance in Europe during World War II, showing that the Army succeeded by developing combat effective divisions that could not only fight and win battles but also sustain that effort over years of combat. Mansoor (lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and military historian) analyzes the impact of personnel and logistical systems on the Army's strength, and he argues that the American army won because unit for unit at the division level, it was more effective than its adversaries. Contains many b&w photos of Army personnel and battle scenes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)