Battle of the Bulge [The Young Readers Adaptation]

By: Rick Atkinson

Narrated by: Jason Culp

On the 16th of December, 1944, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the German army attacked American Allied forces, launching a final bid to turn the tide of World War II. Thus began the long, hard slog of a battle that was nicknamed by the media as the Battle of the Bulge. Lasting more than a month, it led to tens of thousands of casualties. Sir Winston Churchill called it "the greatest American battle of the war and . . . an ever-famous American victory." Atkinson skillfully guides his audience through the attacks and counterattacks, the advances and retreats of this terrible bloodbath. Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the author's clear and accessible prose, as well as the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics.

A historical exploration of World War II's Battle of the Bulge from Pulitzer Prize–winner and New York Times–bestselling author Rick Atkinson.

This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

Critic reviews

“Atkinson seats readers at the secret meetings of the Allied commanders, ejects them with paratroopers over the foggy French countryside, puts them into landing craft to hear soldiers barf and exclaim, and sends them out to die bloodily on the beaches wracked with enemy fire. . . . A grand and historically significant tale told with dash and authority.” —Kirkus Reviews on D-Day

The information young people need to know

This was a stirring fast, moving review deep in highlights of battle, the struggles of human life and supply the courage displayed on both sides and the treachery of war, a necessary lesson in life

Coolest

Sister of a young man is a man and barnacle of a young man and

Best Battle of the Bulge book I’ve heard

This book was very good at explaining what happened before during and after the battle.

Excellent clear narrative

Of all the books I’ve read or listened to about the Battle of the Bulge, this is the best. Clear story lines narrated well for the listener make this book well worth a read or a listen by people of any age.

Not his best work

Rick Atkinson is one of my favorite historians but this is not his best work. It's better than many histories , and is an interesting read, but less than I expected from Rick.