The Dead of Winter The Battlefield Investigation for Missing GIs Lost During the Bulge

by Warnock, Bill

• ISBN13: 9781596090859
• ISBN10: 1596090855
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-10-25
• Publisher: Chamberlain Bros.

Summary

Honor can never be left behind. Sixty years ago, as Allied forces pushed across Europe, the Nazis launched a desperate, overwhelming attack that caught them unprepared, setting off what would become known as one of the bloodiest, most brutal battles in human history: the Battle of the Bulge. Then, more than half a century after the last shots of World War II were fired, a team of forensic scientists and relic hunters enlisted the aid of several veterans of the Bulge for one last mission: to return to the battle site and recover the lost remains of their brothers-in-arms, to ensure they would be buried with all the honors they deserve. Written by a member of the expedition, this is a story of loyalty and the bonds of war, a compelling scientific mystery, and a long-awaited homecoming for families who waited decades for the return of their loved ones. Also included is a CD/DVD with additional images from the expedition, as well as other supplemental materials. CD-ROM INCLUDES: Slideshow image collection of the search for missing soldiers from the Battle of the Bulge, including recovered artifacts, wartime photos, and profiles of the missing soldiers.

Author Biography

Bill Warnock served four years with the United States Air Force. A Battle of the Bulge scholar and freelance writer, he has written feature articles for The Plain Dealer and WWII History magazine. In 1990, Warnock founded the MIA Project in affiliation with the 99th Infantry Division Association. He serves as chief data analyst, genealogist, and archival researcher. To date, the remains of eight missing soldiers have been recovered and positively identified as a result of his group's efforts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(2)
Chapter 1: Creepy Corner	3	(16)
Chapter 2: Digging into History	19	(26)
Chapter 3: "Can You Help Find Them?"	45	(17)
Chapter 4: The Triumph of Teamwork	62	(26)
Chapter 5: Unknown Soldiers	88	(20)
Chapter 6: In Shallow Graves	108	(20)
Chapter 7: Chasing the Past	128	(23)
Chapter 8: On the Devil's Anvil	151	(22)
Chapter 9: The Lost Aid Station	173	(24)
Chapter 10: Bureaucrats and Scientists	197	(18)
Chapter 11: Operation Final Journey	215	(19)
Chapter 12: Friendly Fire	234	(19)
Chapter 13: The Long Shadow of War	253	(12)
Chapter 14: Case Closed	265	(11)
Appendix A: Accounting for the Dead	276	(7)
Appendix B: U.S. Army Dog Tags in World War II	283	(8)
Notes	291	(17)
Selected Bibliography	308	(5)
Acknowledgments	313