Bracketing the enemy : forward observers in World War II / John R. Walker.
| Author/creator | Walker, John R., 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [2013] |
| Description | xxii, 274 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The evolution of forward observation -- Mobilizing for war : the 37th (Ohio National Guard) and 87th Divisions -- Tactical parity and disparity : different enemies -- Baptism of fire : the 37th Division on New Georgia -- Massed fires and mass slaughter : Bougainville -- Collateral damage in the Philippines : Luzon and Manila -- Initiation to combat : the Saar basin -- Forward observers in the Ardennes : the Bulge -- Through the wall and across the rhine -- Conspicuous gallantry : forward observers and the Medal of Honor -- The key to successful infantry-artillery coordination. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-264) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012050123 |
| ISBN | 9780806143804 |
| ISBN | 0806143800 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D769.339 .W35 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |