The Bridge at Remagen - Softcover

Hechler, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345278917 ISBN 13: 9780345278913

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1978

Synopsis

Recounts how outnumbered American troops courageously captured a strategic bridge and thousands of German soldiers during World War II, thereby changing the course of events in Europe

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Review:

"One of the best İbooks¨ on the war that I have read."
-Harry S. Truman
"A blow-by-blow account that probably comes as close to the truth as history can hope to approach."
-The New York Times
"An absorbing story . . . a great contribution to military history."
-General Matthew B. Ridgeway

One of the best [books] on the war that I have read.
Harry S. Truman
A blow-by-blow account that probably comes as close to the truth as history can hope to approach.
The New York Times
An absorbing story . . . a great contribution to military history.
General Matthew B. Ridgeway"

"One of the best [books] on the war that I have read."
-Harry S. Truman

"A blow-by-blow account that probably comes as close to the truth as history can hope to approach."
-The New York Times

"An absorbing story . . . a great contribution to military history."
-General Matthew B. Ridgeway

About the Author:

Ken Hechler entered the army as a draftee in 1942, received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Armored Forces and emerged as a major with five battle stars after service in the European Theater of Operations. In 1958, Hechler became a candidate for the US House of Representatives and represented the state of West Virginia for eighteen years. In 1984, he was elected Secretary of State in West Virginia. He is currently running for the position in this year's election.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0345278917
• ISBN 13: 9780345278913
• Binding: Paperback