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Day of the Panzer: A Story of American Heroism and Sacrifice in Southern France
Day of the Panzer: A Story of American Heroism and Sacrifice in Southern France
Author: Jeff Danby
Condition: Like New
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Day of the Panzer recounts a visceral, company-level narrative of U.S. tanks and infantry in southern France during Operation Dragoon, August 1944. Jeff Danby places readers in the mud, roar, and chaos as L Company of the 15th Infantry Regiment—supported by M4 Shermans of the 756th Tank Battalion and crews from 2nd Lt. Andrew Orient’s 3rd Platoon—lands on 15 August, drives north through the Rhône Valley, and meets a fierce German counterattack highlighted by a rampaging Panther. Based on eyewitness testimony and a minute-by-minute reconstruction, the book delivers a “you are there” portrayal of close-quarters combat, tactical confusion, and small-unit heroism in the European Theater of 1944.
Meticulously researched over six years using interviews, primary documents, and battlefield visits, the book is praised for its vivid, readable prose and detailed battlefield reconstruction. It focuses on infantry-tanker interaction and weapons central to the action (M4 Shermans, Panthers, M8 self-propelled howitzers, and M10 tank destroyers) and has earned endorsements from Publishers Weekly, WWII History, History Book Club, and War History Online. Published by Casemate (ISBN 9781932033700), Danby’s account is a tightly focused, eyewitness-based study prized by enthusiasts of tactical World War II history.
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Title: Day of the Panzer: A Story of American Heroism and Sacrifice in Southern France
Author: Jeff Danby
Publisher: Casemate
ISBN: 9781932033700
Type of book
Theater(s) of war
Operations / campaigns
Main nations / belligerents involved
Unit / formation focus
Branch / service focus
Weapons / vehicles (core to the story)
Content features (visuals)
Key themes and focus
Research basis
Descriptive keywords / tags (verifiably related to this book)
World War II – Southern France
Operation Dragoon
Rhône Valley fighting
Company-level combat narrative
U.S. infantry vs. German armor
Panzer attack and defense
Close-quarters battle
Battlefield reconstruction
Eyewitness-based history
American heroism and sacrifice
Tactical engagement with Panzers
European Theater 1944
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
