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Spearhead
Book • 2019
Spearhead tells the story of Clarence Smoyer, an American tank gunner who leads the U.S.
Army into the largest urban battle of the European war, the fight for Cologne.
Smoyer's journey is intertwined with that of Gustav Schaefer, a German tank crewman, as they engage in a pivotal duel.
The book explores themes of bravery, comradeship, and the human side of war.
It is based on real events and includes firsthand accounts from both American and German perspectives.
Army into the largest urban battle of the European war, the fight for Cologne.
Smoyer's journey is intertwined with that of Gustav Schaefer, a German tank crewman, as they engage in a pivotal duel.
The book explores themes of bravery, comradeship, and the human side of war.
It is based on real events and includes firsthand accounts from both American and German perspectives.
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as a fascinating book about a tank crew's experiences in World War II.


Tom Murphy

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455: Pay Attention to The Condition of Your Mind, Body, and Spirit. With Vietnam SEAL, Tom Murphy
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as the author of Spearhead, discussed during a live audience interview.


Brett McKay

#494: The Inspiring Story of One of WWII's Greatest Tank Gunners