About this item
On December 16, 1944, Hitler launched his last desperate offensive of World War II, a final great gamble designed to smash his American and British attackers.Danny Parker's ground-breaking Battle of the Bulge was a Military Book Club Main selection. This 320 page book features 275 rare photographs, 18 new maps, and a specially painted cover by Don Stivers, as well as special sections on why the Germans lost and why the Allies won.Critical acclaim for Battle of the Bulge has included:"Danny Parker has written a valuable guide to the history of Hitler's last offensive in the West, which contains particularly useful perspectives on the nature of German operations. Students of the battle will find the divisional maps and orders of battle an informative source of information.
About the Author
Danny S. Parker developed a keen interest in the history of the WWII at an early age. In 1991, he authored "Battle of the Bulge," an detailed campaign overview, followed in 1994 by "To Win the Winter Sky," an account of the last months of the air war. For twenty years, he has researched an in-depth biography of Jochen Peiper, an infamous German WWII personality. This effort spans over 200 interviews in the U.S. and Europe as well as many weeks at the U.S. National Archives and the Bundesarchiv in Germany. Unique information developed on the Malmedy massacre saw the publication of "Fatal Crossroads" in 2011. His biography of Peiper, "Hitler's Warrior," will be released in December 2014. The author is particularly interested in preserving the rich history of the Second World War and through it conveying insight into the human condition. His other interests span the gamut: low energy home design, invention and machines, Zen practice and good coffee. On Twitter: @DannySParker
