Death Traps
The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II
What's it about
Ever wondered why the supposedly superior American Sherman tank was a "death trap" for its crew in WWII? Get the brutal, frontline truth about the fatal design flaws and tactical errors that cost thousands of lives and nearly lost the war in Europe. You'll go inside the 3rd Armored Division with ordnance officer Belton Y. Cooper to see the desperate, battlefield struggle to repair and upgrade these tanks under constant fire. Discover the shocking story of how logistical nightmares and command-level arrogance sent brave men into battle in what they called "Ronson lighters."
Meet the author
Belton Y. Cooper was an Ordnance Liaison Officer with the 3rd Armored Division, responsible for recovering and repairing knocked-out tanks on the front lines from Normandy to Germany. This firsthand experience gave him an unparalleled, ground-level view of the brutal realities of tank warfare and the shocking deficiencies of the American Sherman tank. His work placed him at the heart of the mechanical carnage, providing the unique and unfiltered perspective that forms the powerful core of his landmark book, Death Traps.
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