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Feb 9, 2013
1:00 PM Tucson, Arizona Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall Book Signing at the West Side Barnes and Noble in Tucson.
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Feb 16, 2013
12:00 PM Peoria, AZ Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Arrowhead Book Signing and Discussion Arrowhead Barnes and Noble, Phoenix, AZ.
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Mar 2, 2013
10:00 AM Tucson, Arizona Pima County Air Museum Book Lecture and Signing No Silent Night: The Christmas Battle of Bastogne. Join author Leo Barr...
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September Hope: The American Side of a Bridge Too Far by John C. McManus

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Once again, John McManus delivers. Most people who read books about WWII are familiar with Cornelius Ryan's work, A Bridge Too Far, but few know the American side of that story. McManus has remedied that problem with September Hope. Like Alamo in the Ardennes, you are there, jumping out of the C-47 near places like Best or Grave. You fight the tough street battles while receiving assistance from the Dutch Underground. If you liked Bridge Too Far, you'll like this one.



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Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible by John C. McManus

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Definitely one of my favorite books about the Bulge. McManus makes you feel like you're there, in the foxhole with the men of the 28th Infantry Division. His style kept the pace flowing, and I read this book in a couple of sittings. In addition to his storytelling, McManus was diligent in the use of sources. His notes in the back show that this is more than a good read. It is also the authoritative work on this period of time when the Germans almost took Bastogne before the 101st arrived.



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Given Up for Dead: America's Heroic Stand at Wake Island by Bill Sloan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This was a great book. As an avid reader of military history, this is definitely one of the better books out there. It read like a movie, but it didn't sacrifice facts in order to present a better narrative. I like how he described the island before the war, and then what happened during the invasion and after the war. If you want something that is entertaining but also informative, then this is the book for you.



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Well, everyone, I'm learning how to use Goodreads to promote our book, No Silent Night: The Christmas Battle for Bastogne. More to follow as I grasp the intricacies of this blog!