Patton at the Battle of the Bulge: How the Genral's Tanks Turned the Tide at Bastogne

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December 1944. For the besieged American defenders of Bastogne, time was running out.... Hitler's forces had pressed in on the small Belgian town in a desperate offensive designed to push back the Allies, starting the Battle of the Bulge. So far the U.S. soldiers had managed to repel waves of attackers and even a panzer onslaught. But as their ammunition dwindled, the weary paratroopers of the 101st Airborne could only hope for a miracle--a miracle in the form of General George S. Patton and his Third Army. More than a hundred miles away, Patton, ordered to race his men to Bastogne, was already putting in motion the most crucial charge of his career. Tapped to spearhead his counterstrike against the Wehrmacht was the 4th Armored Division, a bloodied but experienced unit that had fought and slogged its way across France. But blazing a trail into Belgium meant going up against some of the best infantry and tank units in the German Army. Failure to reach Bastogne in time could result in the overrunning of the 101st--a catastrophic defeat that could turn the tide of the war and secure victory for the Nazis.

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Leo Barron works for General Dynamics as an instructor of military intelligence officers for the U.S. Army. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history and has served with the 101st Airborne. Barron has seen two tours of active duty in Iraq as an infantry and intelligence officer. His articles about Bastogne and other WWII-related military topics have appeared in" Infantry Magazine," " Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin," "WWII History Magazine," and "WWII Magazine." He has used some of his research on Bastogne and the Christmas battle to teach his students about intelligence preparation of the battlefield. He is also the author of "No Silent Night: The Christmas Battle for Bastogne."

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Review quote Praise for "No Silent Night: The Christmas Battle for Bastogne" "An exciting chronicle of the one day that changed the course of the war and the world...based on some extraordinary research and extensive interviews."--"Bookviews "by Alan Caruba "Leo Barron and Don Cygan have shed new light on the crucial siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. "No Silent Night "is the product of in-depth research and a strong commitment to historical accuracy. Whether you are new to the topic or a confirmed expert, you will learn much from this book."--John C. McManus, author of "The Dead and Those About to Die" and "September Hope " "Bastogne has always figured large in any account of the Battle of the Bulge. In "No Silent Night," Leo Barron and Don Cygan provide new insight into the climactic battle that raged for that small Ardennes market town on Christmas Day 1944. New sources, interviews, and thorough documentation grace this book, which will be a boon for those seeking to understand how Americans prevailed in one of their most famous World War II victories."--Danny S. Parker, author of "Fatal Crossroads "