No Greater Valor
The Siege of Bastogne and the Miracle That Sealed Allied Victory
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
Jerome Corsi’s newest opus, No Greater Valor, examines the Siege of Bastogne—one of the most heroic victories of WWII—with a focus on the surprising faith of the Americans who fought there. In December of 1944, an outmanned, outgunned, and surrounded US force fought Hitler’s overwhelming Panzer divisions to a miraculous standstill at Bastogne. The underdogs had saved the war for the Allies. It was nothing short of miraculous. Corsi’s analysis is based on a record of oral histories along with original field maps used by field commanders, battle orders, and other documentation made at the time of the military command. With a perspective gleaned from newspapers, periodicals, and newsreels of the day, Corsi paints a riveting portrait of one of the most important battles in world history.
Endorsements (10)
“Who are we as a nation? What defines us? What has made us a great nation? All these questions are answered in No More Valor. Dr. Corsi shows how we are losing our identity and our honor because we are losing our faith—the faith upon which America was built. It was the Judeo-Christian values of the founders that gave rise to the courage that birthed a nation founded on unalienable rights and the consent of the governed. It was this same faith that sustained the defenders of freedom in December 1944, where outnumbered US forces won a decisive battle because of their reliance on the same Creator as their forbears.”
“At a time when Americans' deepest spiritual values are under withering attack from both without and within, Jerome Corsi arrives with reinforcements. Focusing his brilliant analytical and journalistic skills on one of the most inspiring battles of WWII, Corsi skillfully recreates the Siege of Bastogne where US forces, led by the fabled Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne, rely on a combination of raw American courage and Divine intervention to seal the Allied victory.”
“The Siege at Bastogne and its outcome is one my favorite events of WWII. I had the opportunity at West Point to study in great detail this battle of valor, survival, and victory of our 101st Airborne Division and other assigned units against overwhelming Nazi infantry and panzer units. We said ‘Nuts’ to a German demand for surrender and God blessed the troops with a break in the weather for our soldiers to get Allied air support and push back the German forces. Thank you, Jerry, for writing this book and bringing back the memories of brave Americans who were dedicated to survive and defeat the enemy.”
“Using firsthand accounts, diaries, and the recollections of those who were there, Jerome Corsi’s No Greater Valor tells the powerful story of the role of faith during the Siege of Bastogne. From chaplains, to enlisted men, to General Patton, we come to realize just how deeply these heroes of World War II struggled to reconcile their Christian beliefs with the horrors of war. No Greater Valor is a must read.”
“No Greater Valor puts the reader at the Siege of Bastogne with vivid imagery and stories of courage and circumstance. Corsi also reminds us that God was with our Allied troops in this battle, whose outcome changed the course of history. This is a compelling, informative, and inspiring book.”
“The Allied defense of Bastogne against Hitler’s final frenzied blitzkrieg is well known to students of World War II—but most do not know about the focus of Jerry Corsi’s moving book No Greater Valor: General George Patton’s deep faith in a God who would respond to the fervent prayers of His people. No understanding of the Siege of Bastogne or the Battle of the Bulge is complete without appreciating Patton’s invocation of God’s intervention and the chaplains who composed the prayers calling for it. Dr. Corsi has made a major contribution to the scholarship of that important turning point in our history.”
“My friend Jerry Corsi has written yet another superb book on one of the most important battles of the most important war of the 20th century, which once again clearly demonstrates that God’s hand rests on America.”
“No Greater Valor is much more than the typical WWII military history anthology, but rather it is a living account of the heroism and faith of the brave Americans who stopped a Nazi counterattack on Bastogne in 1944—which if successful, could have given Hitler sufficient time to develop an atomic bomb and thus have changed the outcome of the war. The depth and detail of No Greater Valor is presented in a manner that allows the reader to ‘be in the battle’ and witness both the faith of the men and the intervention of God that led to victory. No Greater Valor is a must read for every Christian high school and homeschool parent as it depicts the America of the Greatest Generation and the bravery and faith that undergirded it.”
“Dr. Corsi brings a personal, refreshing, fast-paced angle to the Battle of Bastogne, one of the great American victories of WWII. Outnumbered and outgunned, Americans fought and prayed and died and won for God and country. Whether you believe or not, it is certain that the force of faith made a difference on that Christmas Day so long ago. A singular achievement recommended to anyone who loves great writing.”
“I couldn’t put No Greater Valor down. The courage of these brave men fighting in a noble cause with faith in God, and then seeing the hand of God at work, was wonderful to read and tremendously inspiring. This book is a gift to future generations. Thank you, Jerome Corsi!”
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