The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo (Stackpole Military History Series) - Softcover

Balkoski, Joseph; Johns Jr., Glover S.

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9780811717823: The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo (Stackpole Military History Series)

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ISBN 10: 0811717828 ISBN 13: 9780811717823

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This classic of military history tells the exciting story of the fall of St. L�, the first major objective of the invading American armies in Normandy in June of 1944. Although St. L� was intended to be taken within days of the landing, stubborn German resistance postponed the town's fall until July 18.

Describes the bloody action that took place in the thirty days of fighting

Author recalls how he led his battalion, dubbed "The Indestructible Clay Pigeons"

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The late Col. Glover S. Johns Jr. was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Joseph Balkoski is Command Historian of the Maryland National Guard and author of Omaha Beach (978-0-8117-3376-2), Utah Beach (978-0-8117-3377-9), and the classic Beyond the Beachhead (978-0-8117-3237-6). He has appeared as a D-Day expert on MSNBC, and his work has been praised by Joe Scarborough, the New York Post, the Washington Times, World War II magazine, and others. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

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ISBN 10 0811717828
ISBN 13 9780811717823
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This classic of military history tells the exciting story of the fall of St. Lo, the first major objective of the invading American armies in Normandy in June of 1944. Although St. Lo was intended to be taken within days of the landing, stubborn German resistance postponed the town's fall until July 18. The author describes the bloody action that took place in the thirty days in between as he led his battalion, dubbed "The Indestructible Clay Pigeons." This classic of military history tells the exciting story of the fall of St. Lo, the first major objective of the invading American armies in Normandy in June 1944. The author recalls how he led his battalion, dubbed "The Indestructible Clay Pigeons," through a month of daunting combat. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780811717823

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