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January 6th
 Seven Days in January: With the 6th SS-Mountain Division in Operation NORDWIND $12.95 "Seven Days In January: With the 6th SS Mountain Division in Operation Nordwind", by Wolfe T. Zoepf, is an excellent read about the battle for Wingen-sur-Molders in January 1945 as part of Germany's Operation Nordwind, a companion offensive to the better known "Battle of the Bulge". Mr Zoepf was the second in command of one of the 6th SS Mountain Division's battalions involved during the battle, so he was intimately involved in the planning (such as it was) and fighting for Wingen-sur-Molders. Mr. Zoepf begins the book by detailing his capture by American soldiers and then gives a substantive overview and history of the 6th SS Mountain Division (MD) and it's three years of combat in Finland against Soviet forces. Although some reviewers here have questioned the relevancy of this part of the book, I found it important in understanding the nature and abilities of the 6th SS MD, and appreciated the detail it gave regarding combat in the Arctic, experiences which stood the division in good stead during Operation Nordwind. As the author describes, the unit retreated from Finland following the Finnish Armistice with the Soviet Union, was withdrawn from that theater, and thrown almost directly into combat as it arrived in its staging areas for the upcoming battle. The remainder of the book (the majority of it) describes Operation Nordwind from both sides perspective, but particularly the 6th SS MD's battle for and in Wingen-sur-Molders. Of special note are the plentiful and very useful maps the author provides (36 of them!) and his descriptions of the unit's organization and equipment. The book both describes the battle and offers a good analysis of why the battle went the way it. The writing is a bit on the dry side, and focuses more on the combat side of things, as opposed to personal stories and observations, but certainly readable and engaging. As an aside, a good companion read to this book is "Black Edelweiss" by Johann Voss, which was written by another member of the 6th SS MD, and is mainly a personal account of his combat service against the Soviets and US forces.  A Man of the Fronde Exhorting the Parisians to Rise up Against Cardinal Mazarin on 6th January 1649 Giclee Poster Print by French School, 12x9 $34.99 Art.com is the world's largest retailer of art prints, posters, photographs, and framed artwork. With our huge selection of over 400,000 prints, you'll easily find the perfect piece for your home, office, or classroom. Our art is printed on quality paper. When you order framed artwork, the piece is built by our team of in-house professionals. Visit our Amazon store today at www.amazon.com/artdotcom to find Special Offers and search for products based on 'Artist Name' and 'Subject Categories' such as Movie, Music, Vintage, TV, Children, Travel, Kitchen, Museum Art, Animals, Floral, Motivational, and Sports. Art.com is dedicated to providing you with high quality products and service by offering you 100% satisfaction guaranteed. We ship internationally to over 80 countries. Decorate your home today with your favorite pictures that express and celebrate your distinct tastes.  A Man of the Fronde Exhorting the Parisians to Rise up Against Cardinal Mazarin on 6th January 1649 Giclee Poster Print by French School, 48x36 $139.99 Art.com is the world's largest retailer of art prints, posters, photographs, and framed artwork. With our huge selection of over 400,000 prints, you'll easily find the perfect piece for your home, office, or classroom. Our art is printed on quality paper. When you order framed artwork, the piece is built by our team of in-house professionals. Visit our Amazon store today at www.amazon.com/artdotcom to find Special Offers and search for products based on 'Artist Name' and 'Subject Categories' such as Movie, Music, Vintage, TV, Children, Travel, Kitchen, Museum Art, Animals, Floral, Motivational, and Sports. Art.com is dedicated to providing you with high quality products and service by offering you 100% satisfaction guaranteed. We ship internationally to over 80 countries. Decorate your home today with your favorite pictures that express and celebrate your distinct tastes. |
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