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ARMOR #5
ARMOR #5, Reich's Fall: a Novel of Tank Warfare
After containing the Ardennes Offensive, the Western Allies resume their drive across the Siegfried Line, while the Red Army batters its way toward Berlin. The reeling, desperate Wehrmacht contests every bridge and town. Having survived the horrors of the Bulge, five veteran tankers manning an Easy Eight Sherman tank fight to the Elbe River and beyond in the war’s final months. They know the only way home lies through Berlin—or in a box. One by one, each will meet his destiny in the slaughterhouse of the falling Third Reich.
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2020
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Craig DiLouie
62 books1,539 followersCraig DiLouie is an author of popular thriller, apocalyptic/horror, and sci-fi/fantasy fiction.
In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real.
These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.
In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real.
These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.
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July 15, 2020
The END
This fifth and final installment in this World War II armor series ends what has been an enjoyable reading experience. The author succeeds in wrapping up all the loose ends and giving closure for all his surviving characters. As a veteran, I really appreciate Craig DiLouie’s skill in creating such believable characters living through profound experiences. He has the knack of bringing the reader into the reality he creates. Highly recommend this series to be read in order.
This fifth and final installment in this World War II armor series ends what has been an enjoyable reading experience. The author succeeds in wrapping up all the loose ends and giving closure for all his surviving characters. As a veteran, I really appreciate Craig DiLouie’s skill in creating such believable characters living through profound experiences. He has the knack of bringing the reader into the reality he creates. Highly recommend this series to be read in order.
August 7, 2024
Armour, a review
From North Africa, through Sicily, England, France, the Ardennes and Germany you are taken on a journey of discovery. War, bravery, comaraderie and blind luck feature along the road. Not everyone survives...
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and was left with a new appreciation for the tank crews and their part in the war. The characters in the story really come alive and I'm glad the author followed their personal stories.
From North Africa, through Sicily, England, France, the Ardennes and Germany you are taken on a journey of discovery. War, bravery, comaraderie and blind luck feature along the road. Not everyone survives...
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and was left with a new appreciation for the tank crews and their part in the war. The characters in the story really come alive and I'm glad the author followed their personal stories.
April 25, 2020
Mighty Tales
No punches pulled here! Extensive detail on everything to do with the bloody job these men had on their hands. Good exposition of the weapons they used and how adequate tactics finally evolved after horrific experiences, proving once again that all plans fail when the shooting starts.
No punches pulled here! Extensive detail on everything to do with the bloody job these men had on their hands. Good exposition of the weapons they used and how adequate tactics finally evolved after horrific experiences, proving once again that all plans fail when the shooting starts.
April 30, 2020
Great end to a great story
I don't often read IS stories of the second world war,,as they are often a bit too gung ho. This series is different,well written and researched. A fascinating heartwarming story of a group of men forced together, who formed a bond. Read the whole series,enjoy I did.
I don't often read IS stories of the second world war,,as they are often a bit too gung ho. This series is different,well written and researched. A fascinating heartwarming story of a group of men forced together, who formed a bond. Read the whole series,enjoy I did.
August 25, 2021
I found this whole ARMOR series a little dull to read. The characters needed more development to make them relatable and the stories seemed loosely structured around historical facts. For me, more detail was needed on the included maps so that I could keep a mental image of the different battlefields.
May 6, 2020
Excellent series
Book five completes the Armor series in a realistic and satisfying way. Good combat sequences, interesting detail on tank and how they were fought, and engaging characters make the entire Amor series a great read. Just as good as DeLouie’s WWII submarine series.
Book five completes the Armor series in a realistic and satisfying way. Good combat sequences, interesting detail on tank and how they were fought, and engaging characters make the entire Amor series a great read. Just as good as DeLouie’s WWII submarine series.
July 17, 2020
Great if you love historical fiction
I enjoy reading historical fiction. I read all 5 books in the series. It gave me a good feel for what it was like to be in the armored service. The reading was quick.
I enjoy reading historical fiction. I read all 5 books in the series. It gave me a good feel for what it was like to be in the armored service. The reading was quick.
October 26, 2020
This is a case where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. I gave the 5 books in this series each 3 starts but I would give the series 4 stars. It is well worth the effort to read the 5 books.
July 5, 2021
Excellent
Gripping story while fiction, rings with truth. It shows the horrors of war and the cost to both sides. War has no winners and losers, only losers. Great story and even better ending.
Gripping story while fiction, rings with truth. It shows the horrors of war and the cost to both sides. War has no winners and losers, only losers. Great story and even better ending.
September 24, 2021
Real and Riveting!
An action-packed story that gives insight into the days and nights, the good and bad, and the joys and heartaches of the men who lived and died in those ugly yet beautiful beasts of metal battling their way from the "Beach" to Berlin.
An action-packed story that gives insight into the days and nights, the good and bad, and the joys and heartaches of the men who lived and died in those ugly yet beautiful beasts of metal battling their way from the "Beach" to Berlin.
April 29, 2020
A well told tale
I enjoyed the series and learned more about tanks and how they were fought. The author did a fine job creating his characters
I enjoyed the series and learned more about tanks and how they were fought. The author did a fine job creating his characters
May 29, 2020
Terrific end to a Great series. Very realistic and showed a ton of research. Very enjoyable read. Loved the way the ending tied everything together. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
June 12, 2020
Just great
I like armor stories and these are just great. I really enjoyed how he ended the books post world war two. I will read them again
I like armor stories and these are just great. I really enjoyed how he ended the books post world war two. I will read them again
July 8, 2020
Real men,real war.
A wonderfully entertaining series, told through the eyes of real men. I only wish it could have been much longer.
A wonderfully entertaining series, told through the eyes of real men. I only wish it could have been much longer.
January 25, 2021
WW 2 ARMOR AMERICAN AND GERMAN HEAD TO HEAD !
Get ready to be in the tanks, the Germans conquest , Americans victory for humanity and destroying the enemy completley.
Get ready to be in the tanks, the Germans conquest , Americans victory for humanity and destroying the enemy completley.
July 7, 2021
Good ending to a solid series.
September 30, 2021
Binge read the series. Lots of good characters and interaction set in a historic period
December 15, 2021
Excellent series
This series lets you in on how it felt to be in the tanks fighting in Europe. Excellent books. I highly recommend them.
Peter Korth
This series lets you in on how it felt to be in the tanks fighting in Europe. Excellent books. I highly recommend them.
Peter Korth
June 29, 2023
a great end to a series
I enjoyed the armor series and it reads as one book, even though it is 5.
I read this with Kindle Unlimited
I enjoyed the armor series and it reads as one book, even though it is 5.
I read this with Kindle Unlimited
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