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Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany

Stephen E. Ambrose
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Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Western Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany by Stephen E. Ambrose provides a detailed account of the experiences of American soldiers during World War II, from the D-Day landings in Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge and the eventual surrender of Germany. The narrative highlights personal stories and military strategies.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

25,260 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Stephen E. Ambrose's Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany is lauded for its in-depth research and vivid storytelling, bringing to life the experiences of ordinary soldiers. Critics praise its readability and historical detail, though some note a lack of critical analysis and excessive hero-worship. Overall, it is a compelling narrative of WWII.

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Who Should Read Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany?

Readers who appreciate detailed and narrative-driven World War II history will enjoy Citizen Soldiers: The US Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany by Stephen E. Ambrose. Similar to Band of Brothers, this book appeals to those interested in the personal experiences of soldiers and strategic military operations.

4.5

25,260 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Western Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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