Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II
  • Combat history of the U.S. Army's oldest armored regiment
  • Tank battles in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge
  • The 66th Armored Regiment is still active today and has served in Iraq

    From its baptism of fire in the mud of the Western Front in 1918 to its triumphant march into Berlin in July 1945, this is the story of the U.S. 66th Armored Regiment. It was the only American heavy tank unit to see combat in World War I, and between the two wars, the regiment served as a laboratory for new ideas and equipment. After training under Gen. George S. Patton, the 66th distinguished itself in numerous battles during World War II, earning six battle streamers for the unit and a Medal of Honor for one of its officers.

    • 1123934178
    Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II
  • Combat history of the U.S. Army's oldest armored regiment
  • Tank battles in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge
  • The 66th Armored Regiment is still active today and has served in Iraq

    From its baptism of fire in the mud of the Western Front in 1918 to its triumphant march into Berlin in July 1945, this is the story of the U.S. 66th Armored Regiment. It was the only American heavy tank unit to see combat in World War I, and between the two wars, the regiment served as a laboratory for new ideas and equipment. After training under Gen. George S. Patton, the 66th distinguished itself in numerous battles during World War II, earning six battle streamers for the unit and a Medal of Honor for one of its officers.

    • 19.99 In Stock
    Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II

    Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II

    by Gordon A Blaker
    Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II
    Add to Wishlist
    Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II

    Iron Knights: The U.S. 66th Armored Regiment in World War II

    by Gordon A Blaker

    Overview

  • Combat history of the U.S. Army's oldest armored regiment
  • Tank battles in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge
  • The 66th Armored Regiment is still active today and has served in Iraq

    From its baptism of fire in the mud of the Western Front in 1918 to its triumphant march into Berlin in July 1945, this is the story of the U.S. 66th Armored Regiment. It was the only American heavy tank unit to see combat in World War I, and between the two wars, the regiment served as a laboratory for new ideas and equipment. After training under Gen. George S. Patton, the 66th distinguished itself in numerous battles during World War II, earning six battle streamers for the unit and a Medal of Honor for one of its officers.

    • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781461751175
    Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
    Publication date: 06/14/2023
    Series: Stackpole Military History Series
    Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    Format: eBook
    Pages: 400
    File size: 23 MB
    Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.

    About the Author

    Gordon A. Blaker is a retired armor officer with extensive experience in tank units. He holds a master's degree in American history and is an active member of the Company of Military Historians. He lives in Georgia.

    Table of Contents

    List of Illustrations     vii
    List of Maps     xiii
    Foreword     xiv
    Preface     xv
    Introduction to American Military Organization     xix
    The Beginnings: 1918-38     1
    Join the Tank Corps!     3
    Into the Breach: The Hindenburg Line Attack     13
    Lean Times: The Inter-War Years     24
    War Clouds: 1939-41     49
    The Rebirth of American Armor     51
    Patton's Blitzkrieg: The Tennessee Maneuvers     72
    Swamps and Snakes: The Louisiana Maneuvers     89
    Dress Rehearsal: The Carolina Maneuvers     114
    The Mediterranean Theater: 1942-43     129
    Tanks at Sea: The Final Preparations: 1942     131
    Operation Torch: The Invasion of North Africa     146
    Operation Husky: Sicily     173
    Omaha Beach to Berlin: 1944-45     213
    Close Combat in the Hedgerows: Normandy     215
    Breakout and Pursuit: August 1944     238
    The Siege of Aachen     271
    Collapsing the Bulge: The Ardennes     292
    The Race for Berlin     317
    Epilogue     361
    Notes     364
    Bibliography     386
    Index     396
    From the B&N Reads Blog
    Page 1 of

    Related Subjects

    History
    Military History
    World War II
    World War II - General & Miscellaneous
    History
    Military History
    World War II
    World War II - General & Miscellaneous

    Customer Reviews