Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults)
An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II
By Adam Makos | Publisher: Random House Children's Books
About the book
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.
Editions of Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults)
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593303450
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780593303467
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593303474
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593509166
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593509173
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults) about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults)?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces
Where can I read a sample of Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593303450
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults)?
Adam Makos
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Spearhead (Adapted for Young Adults) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593303450) and altformat(ISBN 9780593303467) and ebook(ISBN 9780593303474) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593509166) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593509173)
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