A Review of Citizen Soldier

After Allies established themselves on the beaches of the European Conti

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The determination the American soldiers held at Elsenborn would signal to German leadership the underestimation placed on the American warrior. Medics were often the one individual infantry elements were driven to protect. Another example of those who only detracted from the full potential of America’s military are those who worked against integration of black soldiers into all units. Slowly, American ingenuity prevailed as tank crews and infantry members tested methods to defeat the encountered obstacles. These inexperienced and lost soldiers were not afforded the tools and knowledge needed to last through such conditions. Lieutenant Robert Weiss and the men of the 2nd Battalion held a key position on Hill 317. Flying thousands of feet up in cold, cramped and sometimes lonely positions only added to their stress. Such small scenes were spread through out the ETO. It meant a continual battle against trench foot and mental depression, sweating out artillery barrages which the enemy habitually sent in at chow time and nights which were lighted with flares and flashes, fighting off enemy patrols. The retreating Army soon became a running mass of individuals. American soldiers were unable to utilize their effective support that had been so beneficial through out hedgerows. Ambrose quotes a Sargent who keenly grasps the chapter in his single statement

Holding the line didn’t mean just sitting in foxholes waiting for something to happen. At one point the German Co would ask for the “honorable surrender” of those with in the encircled town.

Common topics in this essay:
ETO Front, Air War, Hurtgen Forest, Black Americans, Robert Weiss, American Intelligence, American Army, Slowly American, Germans Chapter, Antwerp Germans, front line, american soldiers, hurtgen forest, 2nd battalion, hill 317, combined efforts, front line soldiers, german force, lt wray, similar ground, air war,

Approximate Word count = 3353
Approximate Pages = 13 (250 words per page double spaced)

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