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ARMOR #2
ARMOR #2, The Fight for Sicily: a Novel of Tank Warfare
After General von Arnim’s surrender in Tunisia yields North Africa to the Allies, Allied commanders target Sicily as the next step to securing the Mediterranean. Led by General Patton, Seventh Army hits the beaches and begins a race to reach Messina before the British. In the midst of this invasion, several survivors of the battle of North Africa roll into combat in an M4 Sherman tank. Led by Corporal Anthony Russo, they take part in the chaotic landings and clash with the vaunted Hermann Göring Division, overcoming their fears to demonstrate the American fighting spirit.
230 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2020
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Craig DiLouie
62 books1,540 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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August 15, 2020
Interesting story and manner of telling it. Perfect action book to walk and exercise to.
June 30, 2021
The crew of the Sherman tank 'Dog' don't have as hard a time in Sicily as in North Africa. Still, they do face some tense, desperate, and dangerous moments. After the fighting stops, they spend some time as occupation troops, during which they get to interact a bit with the locals -- with varying results.
Entertaining read. I will continue with the series.
Entertaining read. I will continue with the series.
March 2, 2020
Another
Great story, this time the tankers are in Sicily, during operation Husky, under Patton and the seventh army. It’s a quick read and he battles are mostly seen from the eyes of the one tank crew.
I liked the perspective of the Sicily operation being told from a small units point of view, even though it’s fiction, it’s a good basis for learning about Husky
Great story, this time the tankers are in Sicily, during operation Husky, under Patton and the seventh army. It’s a quick read and he battles are mostly seen from the eyes of the one tank crew.
I liked the perspective of the Sicily operation being told from a small units point of view, even though it’s fiction, it’s a good basis for learning about Husky
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.
March 14, 2024
I loved the crash dive series. This is definitely not at the same level. The book was thin on narrative and the characters are almost comedic simpletons who have very little in the way of growth. This book feels like a junior high school novel competition winner got published. I’m definitely going to finish the series just to see if it gets better.
May 21, 2020
Number two of five and it reads just like you would expect
This is a continuation in the series and even though it has historical significance and some battle action, it reads like chapter 2 in a 5 chapter book, there isn't a big hook in the beginning and it ends without a climax or fanfare. In 1943 it must have felt that way too, just a continuation of the campaign.
This is a continuation in the series and even though it has historical significance and some battle action, it reads like chapter 2 in a 5 chapter book, there isn't a big hook in the beginning and it ends without a climax or fanfare. In 1943 it must have felt that way too, just a continuation of the campaign.
July 1, 2021
Great Read
Excellent story. The interaction of the Dog crew was well done. It reminded me of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with the Church Bells and a children song in the lull of a Great War. War is not glorious or heroic it is ugly and inhuman. Great story. Now on to Europe.
Excellent story. The interaction of the Dog crew was well done. It reminded me of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with the Church Bells and a children song in the lull of a Great War. War is not glorious or heroic it is ugly and inhuman. Great story. Now on to Europe.
May 12, 2023
good story about battle and life between the fights
If you like historic fiction this is a very good book. The dread of battle and the boredom of the other times are covers. You could read the series as one large book
If you like historic fiction this is a very good book. The dread of battle and the boredom of the other times are covers. You could read the series as one large book
April 2, 2020
Much improved
Second in the series, a much better read, well written and gives a real feel of life in an armoured vehicle. Looking forward to the next one.
Second in the series, a much better read, well written and gives a real feel of life in an armoured vehicle. Looking forward to the next one.
July 14, 2020
Hard to put down.
Once started its hard to put down. Good character development, realistic action, landscape descriptions pull you into the story. Very entertaining.
Once started its hard to put down. Good character development, realistic action, landscape descriptions pull you into the story. Very entertaining.
September 30, 2021
not bad good continuation of story with regards to invasion od Sicily but not as much combat as Tunisia
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