
Alex Kershaw
1 SeriesAlex Kershaw is an American author known for his non-fiction books on World War II. He previously worked as a history teacher and a journalist for British newspapers such as The Sunday Times and The Guardian.
In "The Longest Winter," Alex Kershaw recounts the gripping tale of an outnumbered platoon's heroic stand during World War II. Just eighteen men faced Hitler's offensive in the Ardennes forest, tasked with holding their position at all costs. Their valiant efforts thwarted Germany's advance, preventing Hitler's tanks from seizing critical positions that could have altered the war's outcome. Kershaw vividly brings these unsung heroes to life, delivering their inspiring story to a wide audience.