Red Legs of the Bulge: Artillerymen in the Battle of the Bulge

C. J. Kelly is an excellent author and a historian who has done a great job with the history of artillery during WWII. This is an excellent book for those interested in WWII history. Mr. Kelly fills in gaps on the Battle of the Bulge not seen in many histories. An excellent read.

An in-depth review of the Redlegs that served during the Battle of the Bulge. All too often we only hear of the 101st Airborne, 82nd Airborne, and Patton's drive to relieve them. With all due respect to all American Soldiers involved in this defining battle, it is refreshing to hear of the lesser known (but still important Infantry Divisions and artillery battalions) involved in this epic struggle. An informative and quick read for anyone interested in WWII and the Battle of the Bulge.

For military historians or former artillerymen this book is pretty good. The detail is good, however, I think that a little more breadth beyond the 106th Infantry Division would have created a better feel for the overall contribution of the field artillery to this battle. One doesn't really get the desperation that the first few days of battle generated. A good read, I would love to see a follow-up with more information about other artillery units in the bulge.

It was nice reading about very little known actions from big battles. It covers the battles fought by 106th ID Artillery Battalions. Has great info on the make up of the battalions and what went on those first days of the Battle of the Bulge. The down side of this book is it very short. Of the 184 pages 40 are of photos, which are very good and 18 of post script bibliography and unit make up. Maps are small. And like many books now about WW 2 more is written about the over all battle then the soldiers stories. Could have had more, but OK for a quick read.

This book offers a fantastic history lesson and great insight to the difficulties the American artillery units faced during the Battle of the Bulge. The author has clearly invested countless hours in research and interviews. That effort gave me a real picture of what this group of dedicated soldiers wen through during that pivotal period of WWII.Whether you're a history buff or not, you will find this book to be a real page turner.

This book appealed to me because my father was in a Field Artillery unit throughout WWII. It doesn't provide much information about the day to day life of a soldier in the Field Artillery during war but it gives a good account of those poor souls in the 106th during the Battle of the Bulge.

If anyone wants to read a very interesting and basically True story. This is it. The field Artillery never gets any credit for the part that they play in a Battle. You will learn how the Artillery works and what a great small Battalion of the 106th Inf. Div. did in the Battle of the Bulge.John Gatens

Nice, succinct view of an artilleryman's view of combat.