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Looking for Skorzeny's story
bodhi75
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 05:03 AM UTC
Hey. I'm interested in Skorzeny's part in the battle of the bulge. Does anyone know any good sites about the subject - or books? I've read few facts here and there about his "band" and their actions in the battle, and it woke up my interest. Any help will be highly appreciated - thank you.

Marko
Ranger74
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 06:08 AM UTC
"A Time for Trumpets" by Charles McDonald has some reference. All my BoB books are at my office.
BlueBear
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 07:11 AM UTC
Try your local book store---Barnes and Noble, Waldonbooks, B. Dalton, etc. I know Ballentine Paperbacks had a book out about his entire military career, not quite a full biography. I bought a copy of it way back when I was in High School in the late 70's. If it isn't still in print, their computer system should be able to get you a title to look for at a second hand bookseller.
Starinov
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Posted: Monday, September 30, 2002 - 02:00 AM UTC
Try to find Skorzeny's autobiography. It will give you his version of events.
m1garand
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Posted: Monday, September 30, 2002 - 03:37 AM UTC
Try these:

Ardennes 1944: Peiper and Skorzeny

My Commando Operations: The Memoirs of Hitler's Most Daring Commando

HTH
bodhi75
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Posted: Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:39 AM UTC
Thanks for ALL the answers. I've located some of the books you mentioned (I could say that it's a miracle to have those books in Finland), and I already ordered them..
Seems like I'm going to have a LOT of practice reading in english this winter..

Marko