World War II November 2000 Volume 15 Issue 4

World War II November 2000 Volume 15 Issue 4

Cover Story: Brutal Battle in the Hurtgen Forest

Tank Battle in Kommerscheidt by Edward G. Miller

The thick woods around the Hurtgen Forest village of Kommerscheidt proved to be a nightmare for attacking U.S. infantry and armor.

Feature Articles

34        Odyssey of the Wake Island Prisoners

James W. Wensyel

Although they surrendered after an honorable and resolute defense, for the U.S. Marines and civilian contractors who defended Wake Island, the worst was yet to come.

42        Tank Battle in Kommerscheidt

Edward G. Miller

The thick woods around the Hurtgen Forest village of Kommerscheidt proved to be a nightmare for attacking U.S. infantry and armor.

50        Missed Opportunity at Pearl Harbor

Donald J. Young

New to his job, Lieutenant Kermit Tyler believed that the radar plots of approaching aircraft were a flight of friendly Boeing B-17s.

58        Raid on Rommel’s Railroad

Donald J. Roberts II

During a daring mission to destroy a critical enemy bridge, Lieutenant Dan DeLeo’s raiders displayed courage and initiative.

Condition: Used Like New

 

Pages are clean and tight.  Address label on front cover.