WW2 US Army Armored – " DAREDEVIL TANKERS" – 740th TANK BATTALION – OOP – RARE!

You are bidding on a BEAUTIFUL example of a WW2 US Army Historical Book, titled, “Daredevil Tankers: Story of the 740th Tank Battalion”. Written by Lt. Col. George Rubel, Lt. Col. George, this is an official authorized re-print of only 100 copies!

This book is an exact reprint of the original history of the 740th Tank Battalion, US Army in World War II, by Lt. Col. George K. Rubel! The original book was sold by subscription to the battalion members during the occupation of Germany. Printed by the 740th Tank BAttalion Association, this is a LIMITED EDITION printing of only 100 COPIES authorized but Mr.s George K. Rubel, in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of VE-Day.

Originally printed in 1945, this is the RARE 100 copy re-print of “Daredevil Tankers” Covers the full history of the 740th Tank Battalion during WW2. Contents include:

3rd May, 1945 German Soldiers Everywhere
740th Formed in Fort Knox, 1 March 1943
We Become a Special Battalion In the Arizona Desert
Back in Fort Knox
On the Way to the European Theater
In the United Kingdom
Utah Beach
Belgium and Buzz Bombs
Von Rundstedts Breakthrough-Battle of the Ardennes
Thru the Siegfried Line
We Cross the Roer at Duren
Thru the Dragons Teeth Again with 7th US Army
Back up North and Into Ruhr Pocket
The Lord Mayor of Dusseldorf
From Bleckede on the Elbe to Wismar on the Baltic Sea with the 2nd. British Army

From V-E to V-J Day
Dark Moments
In Memorium
Distinguished Unit Citations
Silver Star Awards
Oak Leaf Clusters to Silver Star
Soldiers Medal Awards
Bronze Medal Awards
Oak Leaf Clusters to Bronze Star
Order of the Purple Heart Awards
Some Pictures of Some of the Principals
Roster of Tankers

Some marks and wear, due to the age, however ALL PAGES are 100% INTACT! A FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!