The Longest Winter Alex Kershaw 2005 Trade Paperback Battle of the Bulge WWII

The Longest Winter by Alex Kershaw is a captivating and deeply researched account of the Battle of the Bulge. It focuses on the extraordinary true story of the 18 men of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance platoon from the 394th Regiment, 99th Infantry Division. This small group of soldiers managed to hold back an entire German SS battalion for nearly twenty hours during the opening day of the battle, eventually becoming the most decorated platoon of World War II. Kershaw’s prose provides an immersive, gritty look at the cold reality of the Ardennes Forest and the incredible resilience of the American spirit. Publishing Details: Date of Publishing: October 25, 2005 (First Da Capo Press paperback edition) Publisher: Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group ISBN-13: 978-0306814402 ISBN-10: 0306814404 Condition and Resale Insight: This copy is a trade paperback in excellent condition. The cover is vibrant with minimal shelf wear, and the internal pages are clean with no visible markings or heavy creasing. Based on current market trends for used trade paperback editions of this title in excellent condition, the estimated resale price on eBay is between 8.00 and 12.00 dollars. Collectible interest remains steady due to Kershaw’s reputation as a premier military historian. Keywords: Alex Kershaw, The Longest Winter, Battle of the Bulge, World War II, WWII History, Military Nonfiction, 18th Infantry Platoon, Da Capo Press, Trade Paperback, Most Decorated Platoon