Death Traps

The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II

Belton Y. Cooper

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Presidio Press
15 April 2003

History; European history; Second World War; Warfare & defence

The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II

""An important contribution to the history of World War II . . . I have never before been able to learn so much about maintenance methods of an armored division, with precise details that underline the importance of the work, along with descriptions of how the job was done.""-Russell F. Weigley, author ofEisenhower's Lieutenants

""Cooper saw more of the war than most junior officers, and he writes about it better

than almost anyone. . . . His stories are vivid, enlightening, full of life-and of

pain, sorrow, horror, and triumph.""-Stephen E. Ambrose, from his Foreword

""In

a down-to-earth style, Death Traps tells the compelling story of one man's assignment

to the famous 3rd Armored Division that spearheaded the American advance from Normandy

into Germany. Cooper served as an ordnance officer with the forward elements and

was responsible for coordinating the recovery and repair of damaged American tanks.

This was a dangerous job that often required him to travel alone through enemy territory,

and the author recalls his service with pride, downplaying his role in the vast effort

that kept the American forces well equipped and supplied. . . .

Readers

will be

left with an indelible impression of the importance of the support troops and how

dependent combat forces were on them.""-Library Journal

""As an alumnus of the 3rd, I eagerly awaited this book's coming out since I heard of its release . . . and the wait and the book have both been worth it. . . . Cooper is a very polished writer, and the book is very readable. But there is a certain quality of 'you are there' many other memoirs do not seem to have. . . . Nothing in recent times-ridgerunning in Korea, firebases in Vietnam, or even the one hundred hours of Desert Storm-pressed the ingenuity and resolve of American troops . . . like WWII. This book lays it out better than any other recent effort, and should be part of the library of any contemporary warrior.""-Stephen Sewell,Armor Magazine

""Cooper's writing and recall of harrowing events is superb and engrossing. Highly recommended.""-Robert A. Lynn, The Stars and Stripes

""This detailed story will become a classic of WWII history and required reading for anyone interested in armored warfare.""-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"" Death Traps

fills a critical gap in WWII literature. . . . It's a truly unique and valuable work.""-G.I. Journal

By: Belton Y. Cooper
Imprint: Presidio Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 198g
ISBN: 9780891418146
ISBN 10: 0891418148
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15 April 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Belton Y. Cooper is president of the Herman Williams Company in Birmingham, Alabama, where he lives with his wife, Rebecca.