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A fascinating account of the first German city ever besieged by the U.S. Army and the monumental battle that took place amongst its ruined walls. Aachen saw some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Through the determined defense of their city the citizens of Aachen held off the oncoming American forces for six weeks, giving the Nazis time to mobilize their troops for what would become the Battle of the Bulge. Had it not been for dogged resistance of these men and women the last great German offensive in the West might have never occurred, potentially ending the war in Europe could have ended six months and saving the lives of thousands. Yet, Charles Whiting's remarkable book, Bloody Aachen, is more than an account of a military operation. Through interviews with German and Dutch participants in the battle he builds an in-depth picture of who the defenders of the city were, informing us that many in this Catholic city were opposed to the Hitler regime and remained behind--against orders and against odds--determined to defend their homes, unwittingly aiding their Nazi enemies as they did so.

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Charles Whiting is a prolific writer of military fiction and nonfiction, having sold some 3-1/2 million copies in the UK alone and has been translated into most European languages. His nonfiction books include West Wall, The Battle for Hitler's Siegfried Line, '44: In Combat from Normandy to the Ardennes, The Battle of Hurtgen Forest, The Last Assault, Bloody Aachen, Decision at St Vith, and many others. Todd McLaren was involved in radio for more than twenty years in cities on both coasts, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. He left broadcasting for a full-time career in voice-overs, where he has been heard on more than 5,000 TV and radio commercials, as well as TV promos; narrations for documentaries on such networks as A&E, Discovery, and the History Channel; and films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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