US Combat Engineer 1941-45

by Gordon L. Rottman

At its peak in World War II (1939-1945), the United States Army contained over 700 engineer battalions, along with numerous independent brigades and regiments. The specialized soldiers of the Engineers were tasked with a wide variety of crucially important tasks including river bridging, camouflage, airfield construction, and water and petroleum supply. However, despite their important support roles, the engineers were often employed on the front...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846035791
• ISBN13: 9781846035791
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.6"