The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon

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On the morning of December 16, 1944, eighteen men of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance platoon attached to the 99th Infantry Division found themselves directly in the path of the main thrust of Hitler's massive Ardennes offensive. Despite being vastly outnumbered, they were told to hold their position "at all costs." Throughout the day, the platoon repulsed three large German assaults in a fierce day-long battle, killing hundreds of German soldiers. Only when they had run out of ammunition did they surrender to the enemy. But their long winter was just beginning. As POWs, the platoon experienced an ordeal far worse than combat-surviving in wretched German POW camps. Yet miraculously the...

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On the morning of December 16, 1944, eighteen men of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance platoon attached to the 99th Infantry Division found themselves directly in the path of the main thrust of Hitler's massive Ardennes offensive. Despite being vastly outnumbered, they were told to hold their position "at all costs." Throughout the day, the platoon repulsed three large German assaults in a fierce day-long battle, killing hundreds of German soldiers. Only when they had run out of ammunition did they surrender to the enemy. But their long winter was just beginning. As POWs, the platoon experienced an ordeal far worse than combat-surviving in wretched German POW camps. Yet miraculously the men of the platoon survived-all of them-and returned home after the war. More than thirty years later, when President Carter recognized the platoon's "extraordinary heroism" and the U.S. Army approved combat medals for all eighteen men, they became America's most decorated platoon of World War II. With the same vivid and dramatic prose that made The Bedford Boys a national bestseller, Alex Kershaw brings to life the story of these little-known heroes-an epic tale of courage, duty, and survival in World War II and one of the most inspiring episodes in American history. The Longest Winter is an intensely human story about young men who find themselves in frightening wartime situations, who fight back instinctively, survive stoically, and live heroically.

Editorial Reviews

Army Magazine
Kershaw is a fantastic storyteller.... Anyone who enjoyed [his earlier book The Bedford Boys would like this too.
New York Sun
Gripping and unsentimental....shows that valor comes in many forms.
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Roanoke Times
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a renewed sense of patriotism.
Topeka Capital-Journal 8/6/05
"Kershaw does a masterful job .... A fascinating little-known story. Amazing."
Wall Street Journal
America's enemies would do well not to underestimate this platoon's sense of courage and duty.
Library Journal
Though this book's subtitle is plainly overstated, there's no doubting the extraordinary heroism and pivotal contribution of the 394th Infantry Regiment's scout platoon in blunting the German advance during the opening hours of the Battle of the Bulge. The platoon's gallant stand has been chronicled in works like Charles MacDonald's A Time for Trumpets, but Kershaw (The Bedford Boys) relates the story of the platoon from its inception at Camp Maxey, TX, to its desperate fight at Lanzerath, Belgium, on December 16, 1944, as well as platoon members' subsequent experiences in captivity. Though the story itself is remarkable, the narrative is somewhat meandering and not entirely satisfying. A casual reader might well overlook the grammatically incorrect German phrases that the author liberally sprinkles throughout. However, this poor attention to detail surfaces elsewhere, as when the author incorrectly places Hammelburg, the site of the platoon's POW camp, 70 miles west of Frankfurt in the Rhone valley; misidentifies Generals Bradley, Montgomery, and Devers as army commanders; and credits the 2nd Division with originally preparing the scout platoon's fighting positions at Lanzerath. An optional purchase for public libraries.-Edward Metz, Combined Arms Research Lib., Ft. Leavenworth, KS Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780306814402
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press
  • Publication date: 10/24/2005
  • Pages: 344
  • Sales rank: 182,879
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Alex Kershaw is the author of the widely acclaimed and bestselling books The Bedford Boys, The Longest Winter, and The Few, and two biographies: Jack London and Blood and Champagne: The Life and Times of Robert Capa. He lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

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  • Posted October 10, 2010

    This is a must have!

    The Longest winter, By Alex Kershaw; a review

    In my opinion, this is an amazing compilation of many of the stories of American soldiers, who fought at Lanzarath, Belgium during the battle of the Bulge, and held out, against Jochen Peiper, and his forces against all odds. The book is about an American intelligence platoon. The book begins, by describing some of the main characters, and showing them at training camp. Then it builds up to them fighting, and then being captured.This book is a very interesting contrast to other small unit histories, such as Band of Brothers. It details a single day of combat, but follows the individual stories of each character, through captivity, and the rest of the war. This book is a perfect gift for any history buff, or anybody, who likes a great, riveting story!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 21, 2010

    Excellent Writing

    I have purchased all of Kershaw's books. He is a fantastic author. Holds your interest till the bitter end. Would advise anyone wanting a bit of history to get this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 13, 2010

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    This book was excellent. Very well written. I would recommend this to any reader interested in books of this type.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 22, 2007

    Great Writing!

    One of the best written war stories of the past 20 years. A must for any lover of history, about a group of overlooked heros.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2006

    A must read !

    Received the book for Christmas and could not put it down. Aside from reinforcing the deep sense of pride and patriotism that existed in my dad's generation, this book was extremely well written and just plain interesting. A great read on another aspect of the Battle of the Bulge and World War II.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 18, 2005

    A Great Book about Great American heroes

    One of the best books i have ever read. this book shows u the horor of life on the frontline and how the most green soldiers can change to vet's in less than a day. this story shows that the 99th ID was not just a green unit which was forced to retreat but this book shows how these men beat off scors of German Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper). this shows what man can do under overwellming odds.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 25, 2005

    A Must for any Military History Buff

    The Longest Winter flows well and shows how 21 men stopped over 500 German paratroopers for almost 24 hours. When others were running with their tails between their legs, these men fought on and were captured only when their ammunition was totally exhausted. It is men like these that caused the Germans to loose the battle, NOT the actions (or inaction) of the generals. Their story then continues with thier tenure as 'guests' of the Nazi POW camps. The author interviewed almost every living member of the platoon and captures not only their actions, but their actual thoughts brilliantly. When these men have all passed away, it is through books like this that will give us the insight into the WW II GI. The bibliography contains reference to almost every book ever written on the Battle of the Bulge.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2004

    This is a piece of history we must never forget.

    This is a piece of history we must never forget. As these brave soldiers die, the last eyewitnesses to the Third Reich are forever gone. Future generations should learn from these men. They only had their rifles,guts, brains, and God. An unbelievable and inspiring story. I knew very little and understood even less about the Battle of the Bulge when I began this book. When I finished I understood so many of those men from that generation. Thanks for a great book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 23, 2005

    This is it...

    If you read one book about the Battle of the Bulge. This should be the one. Having read many, many books about WWII, and being a soldier myself, I count this book among the best. Kershaw is able to keep the reader's attention and at the same time informed about all the things that are happening simultaneously. Simply an excellent book about a small unit action that goes virtually unnoticed. Overshadowed by the siege of the 101st at Bastogne, and the grand scale of the Battle of the Bulge itself. It is because of these men and all who went before that I serve now.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 4, 2008

    great reading

    very griping tale of ordinary heroes. worth every cent.

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