They Were All Young Kids
I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about oral histories. Some are great, and some are just 'not so good.' 'Tanks for the Memories' and 'They were all young kids' are excellent. The books are well-written, informative, and fun to read. Both detail life as a tanker in World War II from a tanker's perspective. A perspective that, I believe, is all too often overlooked. 'They were all young kids' is a microcosmic look at a particular unit, 1st Platoon C Company, 712th Tank Battalion, during a particular battle. However, through this one battle, the reader is taken through a series of events that depicts in great detail the various aspects of tank warfare in WWII, the complexities of modern warfare, and the spirit of the American fighting man. --Brett W. Avants, reviewed on Achtung! Panzer, the home page of the Washington Armor Club.The story of Lieutenant Jim Flowers and the first platoon, Company C, 712th Tank Battalion on Hill 122. --Book Descripton