The Last Battle

Name: The Last Battle
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780306822964
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When U.S. and German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Waning Hours of World War II in Europe

By Stephen Harding

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The Last Battle by Stephen Harding offers a riveting historical account of World War II’s final European battle. The book chronicles a unique confrontation between American and German troops against a common enemy just days before the war’s end. Through detailed storytelling, it reveals an unexpected alliance formed in a bid to defend an Austrian castle held by high-profile prisoners.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by lesser-known narratives of World War II, especially ones focused on unique alliances and battles. This gripping historical account brings to light the extraordinary events and human stories surrounding the final days of the war, highlighting moments of unexpected cooperation between enemies. If you're fascinated by military history and appreciate tales of courage and resilience, this book could be an ideal read for you.

The true story of US & German soldiers fighting side by side in the final days of WWII

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Soon to be a major motion picture.

May, 1945. Hitler is dead, the Third Reich is little more than smoking rubble, and no GI wants to be the last man killed in action against the Nazis. The Last Battle tells the nearly unbelievable story of the unlikeliest battle of the war, when a small group of American tankers, led by Captain Lee, joined forces with German soldiers to fight off fanatical SS troops seeking to capture Castle Itter and execute the stronghold's VIP prisoners.

It is a tale of unlikely allies, startling bravery, jittery suspense, and desperate combat between implacable enemies.

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The Last Battle by Stephen Harding is praised for its captivating and well-researched narrative that unveils a lesser-known World War II story. Critics appreciate Harding's ability to combine thorough historical research with engaging storytelling, likening the book to a thrilling novel. The work is noted for its potential cinematic appeal, with its vivid recounting of a dramatic and remarkable event during the war's final days.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780306822964

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc

Illustration: 16 pages black-&-white photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 256

Collections

European History History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Stephen Harding

About the Author

Stephen Harding is a longtime journalist specializing in military affairs. For nearly two decades he was on the staff of Soldiers, the official magazine of the US Army. Currently he is editor-in-chief of Military History magazine. The author of seven previous non-fiction books, he lives in northern Virginia.