The commenorative account of World War II's best-known engagement on the Western Front, this book commemorates the great battle that thwarted Hitler's final gamble in the West. Arranged in an accessible documentary-style format, the extensive collection of photos and authoritative text make this book a unique and compelling work. Maps.
A former officer in the United States Air Force, Donald M. Goldstein was Professor of Public and International Affairs at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
More of a 'coffetable' book, in that there are lots of photographs. But it is also a good reference book, in that it identifies all the players, equipment, and command structures on both sides of the Battle of the Bulge.
The book was decent, but not exactly what I was hoping for. It seemed more a study of photojournalism than a history of the Battle of the Bulge. Even so, I did learn some new things and enjoyed many of the photos. There was just not enough meat in there for me to sink my teeth into.
Working my way through so many WWII books and articles for research and references, I found this one to have great visuals as well as precise information. It was a great help in my research, and a huge thanks to the authors for its compilation and detailed layout.