Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II (Adapted for Young Adults)
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Adapted for young adults from the New York Times bestseller, a riveting and true WWII story of a young man—an American tank gunner—who meets his destiny in an iconic armor duel and forges an enduring bond with his enemy.
Shut the hatches. It's time to roll out. You'll find yourself behind enemy lines with Clarence Smoyer and the 3rd Armored Division, the workhorse unit known as Spearhead, the best in the tank armor ranks.
You'll feel as if you are right beside Clarence and his fellow crew members—all formerly strangers from across America who have now become family to each other. You will be jarred by enemy fire, and then explore the other side, stepping into the boots of German tanker soldier, Gustav Schaefer and his crew. You'll witness the heartbreaking tragedy, when an innocent young woman is caught in the crossfire. You'll see what happens when all of these lives collide, and realize how the aftershock still affects the survivors more than a half a century later. A riveting and true account of the perils of war as well as the prospect of forgiveness.
| SKU | 141223 |
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| ISBN | 9780593303450 |
| Language | English |
| Lexile ® Measure | HL800L |
| Page Count | 352 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Young Adult Nonfiction |
| Primary Contributor | Adam Makos |
| Age Groups | Ages 13 to 15, Ages 16 to 18 |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |