Robert E. Merriam (1918–1988)

Author of The Battle of the Bulge

5 Works 161 Members 2 Reviews

About the Author

Robert E. Merriam (1918-1988) served with both the Ninth Army and 7th Armored Division during World War II. He was chief of the Ardennes Section of the Historical Division of the U.S. Army before embarking on a career in public service.

Includes the names: Merriam Robert, MERRIAM ROBERT E., Robert Edward Merriam

Works by Robert E. Merriam

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The Battle of the Bulge (1957) 104 copies, 1 review

Dark December: The Full Account of the Battle of the Bulge (2011) 47 copies, 1 review

Arizona Minerals and How to Find Them (1988) 7 copies

The battle of the Ardennes (1958) 2 copies

Het Ardennen offensief december 1944 (1975) 1 copy

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Legal name: Merriam, Robert Edward
Birthdate: 1918-10-02
Date of death: 1988
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Education: University of Chicago
Occupations: politician
bureaucrat
Organizations: United States Army
Republican Party

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Dark December: The Full Account of the Battle of the… by Robert E. Merriam

An excellent, personal and knowledgeable, account of the Battle of the Bulge by a US Army intelligence officer who was present during the battle. He interviewed senior leaders from both sides and provides a balanced assessment of errors. successes and results, splendidly detailed, in the largest battle on the Western front in WW2.

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