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Spearhead

An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II

by Adam Makos
Johnathan McClain
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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.
Cover images courtesy of Chuck Miller (Easy Company commanders); National Archives (medics, Clarence in cap, Spearhead dough); Bryan Makos, Valor Studios, Inc. (background map); U.S. Army photo by William B. Allen, courtesy of Dave Allen and Darren Neely (Panther); Steven Zaloga (Fury); Buck Marsh (A-Company doughs); Clarence Smoyer (Clarence sketch)

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  • Release date

    February 15, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593509173
      • File size: 275450 KB
      • Duration: 09:33:51

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 800
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Johnathan McClain offers a propulsive reading of Adam Makos's true story of tank warfare during WWII. This young adult adaptation of Makos's bestselling work takes listeners behind enemy lines, focusing on 21-year-old American tank gunner Corporal Clarence Smoyer of the 3rd Armored Division and 17-year-old German tank crewman Private Gustav Schaefer. Both are caught up in a war they never could have imagined. McClain's gravelly voice seems tailor-made for this story, bringing an intensity that captures the heart-pounding nonstop action and mechanics of war. At the same time, he ably brings out the humanity of the soldiers--from "gentle giant" Clarence to Gustav, whose only wish is to be a train conductor. Listeners will be riveted by this gripping but sensitively told account. S.A.H. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:800
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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