Into the Dragon's Teeth

The collaborative work of veteran journalism, television pundit and author Dan Lynch in partnership with essayist and author Paul Rutherford, Into The Dragon's Teeth: Warriors' Tales Of The Battle Of The Bulge recounts the true-life story of three American solders who fought in the World War II epic battle that came to be known as the "Battle of the Bulge". The Germans were desperate to keep the allies from entering Germany in the closing year of the war. A cruel winter held the frontline in its frigid grip. Enhanced with the inclusion of a DVD and very highly recommended for military buffs and the Military History collections of academic and community libraries, Into The Dragon's Teeth compellingly provides illustrative stories about what close order combat was really like in those dark and desperate times.

Interesting abbreviated history of WWII as told from the point of view of three GI's from the Albany, NY area. These men, at the age of approximately 20, were called upon to defend against the Nazi horde, specifically at the Battle of the Bulge. The author has used the interviews with these men to skillfully weave an element of realism into this historical account, thus making it come alive. I came away with admiration and respect for the courage and humanity of these men.

This book was an experience I am not yet likey to forget. There were members of my family that served in WW II. Yet I have never known exactly what went on over there. It is something never talked about nor taught in school. My best friend sent me this book and I will have to thank her. People have to know what went on. I feel like I have lived a very sheltered life. I applaud these three brave men and all who have served. Paul and Dan, it is fortunate for us, you both cared enough to take the time to research and write this book.

I have read a great deal about the experiences of our fighting men in WWII. Unforturnately many of them don't write very well. To have these men tell their story to a professional writer, and Lynch is a much better writer than he was when he wrote editorials for the Times Union, was a masteful stroke. By having 3 stories to follow, the book never dragged on endlessly. The personal stories of these 3 warriors is compelling and I highly recommend the book. The anit-Semitism Al Cohen experienced is well described but not overdone. Lynch makes his point and moves on like a good writer. The personal views of these men are insightful and Lynch makes them come alive after nearly 60 years. If anything, I wish it were a longer book.

Loved the story and the way history was written in a novel form. I like the way it incorporated the stories of the three veterans along with the chronlogy of the war. It reads so well that your done before you realize it. I highly recommend this book to anyone, not just WWII buffs.