Sanny Parker est un historien chevronné de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, se concentrant sur la bataille des Ardennes et ses principaux acteurs. Ancien consultant en recherche pour l'État-major interarmées des États-Unis sur la bataille des Ardennes, il a une connaissance approfondie de ce conflit. Parker a publié de nombreux articles et livres sur le sujet, concevant également trois jeux de simulation dédiés à la campagne des Ardennes. Parallèlement à ses recherches historiques, il s'intéresse à la philosophie Zen, au logement économe en énergie et au bon café.
Focusing on the Battle of the Bulge, this volume provides a unique perspective through firsthand accounts from German officers. The narrative delves into the major offensive that unexpectedly struck allied forces in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg from December 1944 to January 1945. With significant casualties on both sides—approximately eighty-nine thousand Americans and up to one hundred thousand Germans—it highlights the battle's intensity and its status as the largest and bloodiest confrontation for American troops, ultimately leading to an allied victory.
This text examines preparations for the offensive, the progress of the operation and assessments of the Wehrmacht's performance from leading figures in German high command, including a transcription of Hitler's key speech on December 12th, 1944.
The Air War over the Ardennes 1944-1945. As Allied and German armies fought on the ground in the Battle of the Bulge, an equally desperate battle raged in the skies overhead, as enemy air forces fought the weather and each other for supremacy.Acclaimed author Danny Parker completes the narrative begun in his highly successful Battle of the Bulge. He covers the important and previously unexplored air aspect of a famous land battle. Those who thought they were thoroughly familiar with Hitler's last offensive will find a wealth of new information here, including exclusive interviews with war-time airmen, over 100 rare photos, the unknown story of German MIAs, Luftwaffe jets and other secret weapons, losses in men and aircraft for both sides from government archives, aircraft performance comparisons, and the innovations in tactics and technology that made victory for one side possible and defeat for the other side inevitable. Through all the facts and figures, Danny Parker weaves a compelling narrative about the airmen on both sides in the last desperate days of World War II, about their conflicts with the enemy and among themselves as they stood on the brink of victory--and defeat. As
Handsome, intelligent, impetuous, and dedicated to the Nazi cause, SS Colonel Jochen Peiper (1915–1976) was one of the most controversial figures of World War II. After volunteering for the Waffen-SS at an early age, Peiper quickly rose to prominence as Heinrich Himmler's ever-present personal adjutant in the early years of the war. Sent later to the fighting front with the fearsome 1st SS Panzer Division, Peiper became a legend for his flamboyant and brutal style of warfare. As one of Hitler's favorites, he was chosen to spearhead the Ardennes Offensive, later known as the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, Peiper became the central subject in the bitterly disputed Malmédy war crimes trial. Convicted but later released, he moved to eastern France. There, he and his past were discovered, and he died in a fiery gun battle by killers unknown even today. In Hitler's Warrior, historian Danny Parker describes Peiper both on and off the battlefield and explores his complex personality. The rich narrative is supported by years of research that has uncovered previously unpublished archival material and is enhanced with information drawn from extensive interviews with Peiper's contemporaries, including German veterans. This major new historical work is both a definitive biography of Hitler's most enigmatic warrior and a unique study of the morally inverted world of the Third Reich.
An account of how Hitler and his generals perceived the progress and failure of their assault on the Ardennes in December 1944, the offensive which they hoped would turn the course of the war in Germany's favor.-- Amazon.com
The story explores the evolving friendship between Molly and Mae, set against the backdrop of a countryside journey. Their adventure begins joyfully but soon faces challenges that test their bond. Through playful moments, disagreements, and eventual reconciliations, the narrative highlights the complexities of friendship and the importance of kindness in overcoming obstacles. This heartfelt tale captures the essence of companionship, celebrating both the delightful and difficult aspects of relationships.
When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers it's a magical passageway. To a world where toys come to life! Do teddy bears really have picnics? Are plastic toys really nastier than soft ones? Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world
