Post by Larry Heider on Dec 29, 2014 0:00:58 GMT -5
Red Legs of the Bulge: Artillerymen in the Battle of the Bulge by C.J. Kelly
C. J. Kelly’s new book, Red Legs of the Bulge is a non-fiction work that encapsulates his research gathered for the publication of his novel The Lion’s Path.
During his research he had learned about the minutest details of artillery battalion operations: from being a gunner, a forward observer or a technician at the fire direction center. Anything the reader would like to know about the day by day uses of artillery fire during the Battle of the Bulge can be found between the covers of this most informative book. Not only does Kelly describe the working of all the guns and the crews that manned them, he gives the reader a concise accounting of the positions and repositions of the various units attached to the 106th. This includes the 589th, 590th, 591st and 592nd Field Artillery Battalions as well as the 578th, 740thand 333rd FAB. The 578th and 333rd FAB were manned by black soldiers and Kelly gives a good accounting of their indispensible aid in repelling the German advances in the early part of the battle.
The story of Parker’s Crossroads is told here in intricate detail, describing, as he calls it The End of the Beginning. Familiar names such as John Kline, John Gatens, John Schaffner, Richard Ferguson, Jack Roberts and E.V. Creel help tell the story of the remarkable determination and professionalism displayed by the various units within the 106th. The imprisonment of those who were captured by the Germans is covered in detail by the author. Even the controversial Raid on Hammelburg by Gen. Patton is given a fair accounting by Kelly.
In addition to the impressive storytelling that Kelly provides in this book, there are 50 pages of photographs laid out in large images which add a great visual display that help the reader understand the large scale of what the Red Legs did to help delay and ultimately defeat the German Army in its attempt to breach the American lines in the Battle of the Bulge. Without doubt this book is a must read for all the members of the 106th MB. The information contained in this short (184pgs.) accounting of the men and machines of the Artillery is presented in a concise but completely accurate picture of the 106th’s history.
This book is available at Amazon.com for $13.65 Prime. This is a steal. Buy it and read it.
C. J. Kelly’s new book, Red Legs of the Bulge is a non-fiction work that encapsulates his research gathered for the publication of his novel The Lion’s Path.
During his research he had learned about the minutest details of artillery battalion operations: from being a gunner, a forward observer or a technician at the fire direction center. Anything the reader would like to know about the day by day uses of artillery fire during the Battle of the Bulge can be found between the covers of this most informative book. Not only does Kelly describe the working of all the guns and the crews that manned them, he gives the reader a concise accounting of the positions and repositions of the various units attached to the 106th. This includes the 589th, 590th, 591st and 592nd Field Artillery Battalions as well as the 578th, 740thand 333rd FAB. The 578th and 333rd FAB were manned by black soldiers and Kelly gives a good accounting of their indispensible aid in repelling the German advances in the early part of the battle.
The story of Parker’s Crossroads is told here in intricate detail, describing, as he calls it The End of the Beginning. Familiar names such as John Kline, John Gatens, John Schaffner, Richard Ferguson, Jack Roberts and E.V. Creel help tell the story of the remarkable determination and professionalism displayed by the various units within the 106th. The imprisonment of those who were captured by the Germans is covered in detail by the author. Even the controversial Raid on Hammelburg by Gen. Patton is given a fair accounting by Kelly.
In addition to the impressive storytelling that Kelly provides in this book, there are 50 pages of photographs laid out in large images which add a great visual display that help the reader understand the large scale of what the Red Legs did to help delay and ultimately defeat the German Army in its attempt to breach the American lines in the Battle of the Bulge. Without doubt this book is a must read for all the members of the 106th MB. The information contained in this short (184pgs.) accounting of the men and machines of the Artillery is presented in a concise but completely accurate picture of the 106th’s history.
This book is available at Amazon.com for $13.65 Prime. This is a steal. Buy it and read it.
