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Title is part of a series of stand-alones; each book is independent of the others in content.On December 16, 1944, artillery shells from 250,000 German troops screamed down on 80,000 unsuspecting American troops -- many still in their teens --in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium.It was the beginning of one of World War II's biggest battles. Every one of the young replacements -- many new to combat -- wondered if he would survive.On that terrifying first day, some men face danger up close and personal. John Wearly becomes separated from Company M, 39th Infantry, 99th Division. Will the enemy find him in the snowy mountains before he reaches the Allied front lines?Bob Staggs of the 467th Engineer Battalion fires half-track machine guns at a sniper in a village's church steeple.
About the Author
Kayleen Reusser has written professionally for 30 years. She has contributed several stories for Chicken Soup series, written for magazines and newspapers and penned 16 non-fiction books for middle grades. Ten years ago, her writing took a turn when she interviewed a WWII veteran. Inspired by her interview with the Marine who fought bravely in the Pacific from 1941-1945 and her desire to better support the military (Reusser is the proud wife and mother of Air Force airmen) and build a higher level of patriotism among Americans, she changed her focus. Today, Reusser devotes her writing and speaking to the 260 WWII vets she has interviewed and other aspects of the war. She has written nine books about WWII.In 2017, Reusser and her husband completed a 10-day WWII Tour of Europe. Since then, she has spoken to thousands of people about the brave vets she has met who fought in Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, Paris, Hitler's retreat called Eagle's Nest, Dachau, and more. Beginning in 2020, she expanded her reach with zoom talks around the US. She posts regularly to her blog (www.KayleenReusser.com) and sends out a monthly newsletter.She is a member of a Christian writing group. .
