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An account of the GI offensive in Europe. From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly-equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions in 1945, Peter R. Mansoor provides an analysis of the long and bloody road to victory over the German army. The work also touches on questions that the Army is currently considering, ranging from issues of logistical support and manning to the debate over independent brigades.

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This valuable account deserves a spot on the shelves alongside the works of Stephen Ambrose and Paul Fussell. - Kirkus Reviews; From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions by 1945, Mansoor provides a thoughtful and highly readable analysis along the bloody road to victory over the German army. A powerful story; strongly recommended. - Library Journal; This book touches directly upon questions the Army is currently considering, ranging from issues of logistical support and manning to the debate over independent brigades, and it merits reading not solely by students of history but by our military policy makers as well. - Army History; A compelling book well worth the attention of readers interested in the organization and training of an army for war. - Parameters; A provocative, spendidly researched, interestingly written account augmented with excellent maps and illustrations. Deserving of a wide readership. - Choice

"This valuable account deserves a spot on the shelves alongside the works of Stephen Ambrose and Paul Fussell. - Kirkus Reviews; """"From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions by 1945, Mansoor provides a thoughtful and highly readable analysis along the bloody road to victory over the German army. A powerful story; strongly recommended."""" - Library Journal; """"This book touches directly upon questions the Army is currently considering, ranging from issues of logistical support and manning to the debate over independent brigades, and it merits reading not solely by students of history but by our military policy makers as well."""" - Army History; """"A compelling book well worth the attention of readers interested in the organization and training of an army for war."""" - Parameters; """"A provocative, spendidly researched, interestingly written account augmented with excellent maps and illustrations. Deserving of a wide readership."""" - Choice"

This valuable account deserves a spot on the shelves alongside the works of Stephen Ambrose and Paul Fussell. - Kirkus Reviews; From the mobilization of an ill-trained and poorly equipped army in 1940 to the juggernaut of 69 infantry divisions by 1945, Mansoor provides a thoughtful and highly readable analysis along the bloody road to victory over the German army. A powerful story; strongly recommended. - Library Journal; This book touches directly upon questions the Army is currently considering, ranging from issues of logistical support and manning to the debate over independent brigades, and it merits reading not solely by students of history but by our military policy makers as well. - Army History; A compelling book well worth the attention of readers interested in the organization and training of an army for war. - Parameters; A provocative, spendidly researched, interestingly written account augmented with excellent maps and illustrations. Deserving of a wide readership. - Choice

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Peter R. Mansoor, currently G-3 for the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, will soon assume command of one of the Army's armored brigades.

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