First published 2017
December 16, 1944. At 0530 hours, German forces slam into the inexperienced 106th Infantry Division in the Belgian Ardennes. The Golden Lions are green troops thrown directly into the path of the 5th Panzer Army as the Battle of the Bulge erupts. Michael Collins follows these young Americans through overwhelming odds, brutal weather conditions rivaling Stalingrad, and superior enemy numbers. When 6,800 men become prisoners, their fight continues. Some wage personal guerrilla wars that unnerve German troops. Others worry about recovering clean underwear. The survivors who escape must battle debilitating cold and a determined enemy with every ounce of courage they possess. From front lines to prisoner camps, these soldiers demonstrate incredible heroism and sacrifice. Collins puts readers alongside the Golden Lions as they fight like tigers through the final months of World War II.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, action, world-war-ii, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, survival
Setting: Belgium, Ardennes
Period: 1944
336 pages · Hardcover · Casemate
Content warnings: violence, war