Summary of Peter Schrijvers's Those Who Hold Bastogne

Get the Summary of Peter Schrijvers's Those Who Hold Bastogne in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Those Who Hold Bastogne" is a detailed account of the experiences of American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge, particularly focusing on the 28th Infantry Division's defense of Bastogne against a massive German counteroffensive in December 1944. The narrative follows Lieutenant Paul Yearout and his regiment, known as "The Bloody Bucket," as they face the harsh realities of infantry life and combat. The division, commanded by General Troy Middleton, is spread thinly along the Luxembourg border, with Yearout's regiment stationed in Clervaux, Luxembourg. Despite signs of an impending German attack, the American troops are caught off guard by a surprise artillery barrage, marking the beginning of the German offensive...

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