Dennis M. (dennydog) reviewed Death Traps: The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II on + 28 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book.
"Amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics". This book shows in detail why this is true but at the same time, avoids being boring or pedantic. Belton Cooper remains completely interesting throughout the book. Every page brings a new revelation, even for someone who's been reading history all my life.
I have an Infantry background. This book brought the maintenance war to life like nothing else I've ever read. Great read!
"Amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics". This book shows in detail why this is true but at the same time, avoids being boring or pedantic. Belton Cooper remains completely interesting throughout the book. Every page brings a new revelation, even for someone who's been reading history all my life.
I have an Infantry background. This book brought the maintenance war to life like nothing else I've ever read. Great read!
Dan H. (oldnavy59) reviewed Death Traps: The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a great book felt like I was right there. Good mix of technical and first person accounts. 2 Thumbs up
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
Fascinating book relating the experiences of an officer with a tank repair unit assigned to the 3rd Armored Division in Europe.
The 3rd Armored was one of only two heavy armored divisions in the U.S. Army. As a result, it was used to spearhead many operations against the German. In addition to his own experiences, Lieutenant Cooper also relates those of many of the men he served with, in addition to discussing higher officers and the politics that affected the lives of the men who served in the tank divisions.
The 3rd Armored was one of only two heavy armored divisions in the U.S. Army. As a result, it was used to spearhead many operations against the German. In addition to his own experiences, Lieutenant Cooper also relates those of many of the men he served with, in addition to discussing higher officers and the politics that affected the lives of the men who served in the tank divisions.
