--- product_id: 205310665 title: "Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II" price: "€ 41.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/205310665-spearhead-an-american-tank-gunner-his-enemy-and-a-collision store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II **Price:** € 41.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II - **How much does it cost?** € 41.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/205310665-spearhead-an-american-tank-gunner-his-enemy-and-a-collision) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II [Makos, Adam] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II Review: Magnificent Effort, Fantastic Read! - After 112 reviews, all but three being 5 stars, it's probably unnecessary to write another one for a best-seller like "Spearhead." However, I feel compelled to do it anyway. Great writers should always be recognized and praised for their efforts. I haven't read any of the author's previous books but noticed another one was also a New York Times Bestseller. So it may not be surprising that this one is, too. Adam Makos is a gifted writer and this is one of the best books on small unit actions of W.W. II that I have ever read (and I've read many!). He interviewed several veterans on both the American and German side and thoroughly researched his topic to produce a magnificent work. The fact that it centers around tank action in NW Europe, which happens to be one of my favorite subjects, just adds icing to the cake. Where the movie "Fury" was fictionalized history, this is the REAL thing. This actually happened the way the author describes it. The climactic scene in Cologne, Germany was even caught on film at the time by an Army combat cameraman. Makos looked for and found a story very much worth telling, and managed to get to it before all of the eye-witnesses were gone. It is said that truth is stranger than fiction, but I believe it is much more fascinating. It is certainly more compelling to know that what you're reading really happened. You get to know the characters and feel as if you were there. That's great writing, great story-telling, & history the way it should be written. You will enjoy this one. Don't miss it! Now if Makos could only write another "tank" book placed in the hedgerow country of Normandy, France in 1944. There are stories to be told there, as well, if he could only get to the veterans before they're gone. That is my MOST favorite W.W. II subject. Here's hoping! Review: WOW! Incredible Story! Captivating and Courageous (Caution! Spoilers) - Do yourself a favor. Get this book and read it! Where do I begin with this review? Of the 4 books Adam Makos has released to date (A Higher Call, Devotion, Voices of the Pacific and now, Spearhead), I own and have read all. He is batting 1.000 as far as I am concerned! 4 for 4 … and counting… Spearhead is a Great Story, served up for all types of readers...History, Action, Drama…you name it, it’s in there! His style of writing takes an unbelievable story in the most unbelievable circumstances and makes you feel like you are there in the middle of it; as if you are personally looking through Jim Bates’ camera lens. Clarence Smoyer, Buck Marsh and crew were front and center at one of the most crucial times in our nation, when it needed them the most. The Call of Duty rang and they answered! Now we, as readers, get to be front and center in the telling of this amazing story of strategy, survival and even sorrow. Yes, even sorrow! The unravelling of Clarence, from a “who is this guy on the trigger” to a “force to be reckoned with gunner” describes how the men from his generation were. 'His life or mine' was the name of the game and to me, this story demonstrates that for Clarence, sometimes intuition most certainly trumps strategy (Intentionally shooting at a building or the ground)! I dove head first into this story and didn’t surface for air until it was completed. My only criticism of this book is, I’m sure in stark contrast to the thoughts of these men that lived it out. In the moment, they didn’t see chapters and page numbers. They didn’t know when it was going to end, or if any particular day would be their last. I, on the other hand, could see the end of the book coming and I didn’t want it to be so. Having had the opportunity to meet Adam and Buck in Atlanta, and listen to some of the stories behind the story, put the exclamation on the entire experience that is "Spearhead!" Wind 'em up! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #58,062 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in WWII Biographies #109 in World War II History (Books) #334 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,523) | | Dimensions | 6.03 x 1.04 x 9.18 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0804176744 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0804176743 | | Item Weight | 1.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | May 19, 2020 | | Publisher | Ballantine Books | ## Images ![Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NH+q9XZ5L.jpg) ![Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LvGYJI7+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent Effort, Fantastic Read! *by M***T on March 18, 2019* After 112 reviews, all but three being 5 stars, it's probably unnecessary to write another one for a best-seller like "Spearhead." However, I feel compelled to do it anyway. Great writers should always be recognized and praised for their efforts. I haven't read any of the author's previous books but noticed another one was also a New York Times Bestseller. So it may not be surprising that this one is, too. Adam Makos is a gifted writer and this is one of the best books on small unit actions of W.W. II that I have ever read (and I've read many!). He interviewed several veterans on both the American and German side and thoroughly researched his topic to produce a magnificent work. The fact that it centers around tank action in NW Europe, which happens to be one of my favorite subjects, just adds icing to the cake. Where the movie "Fury" was fictionalized history, this is the REAL thing. This actually happened the way the author describes it. The climactic scene in Cologne, Germany was even caught on film at the time by an Army combat cameraman. Makos looked for and found a story very much worth telling, and managed to get to it before all of the eye-witnesses were gone. It is said that truth is stranger than fiction, but I believe it is much more fascinating. It is certainly more compelling to know that what you're reading really happened. You get to know the characters and feel as if you were there. That's great writing, great story-telling, & history the way it should be written. You will enjoy this one. Don't miss it! Now if Makos could only write another "tank" book placed in the hedgerow country of Normandy, France in 1944. There are stories to be told there, as well, if he could only get to the veterans before they're gone. That is my MOST favorite W.W. II subject. Here's hoping! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW! Incredible Story! Captivating and Courageous (Caution! Spoilers) *by D***E on March 28, 2019* Do yourself a favor. Get this book and read it! Where do I begin with this review? Of the 4 books Adam Makos has released to date (A Higher Call, Devotion, Voices of the Pacific and now, Spearhead), I own and have read all. He is batting 1.000 as far as I am concerned! 4 for 4 … and counting… Spearhead is a Great Story, served up for all types of readers...History, Action, Drama…you name it, it’s in there! His style of writing takes an unbelievable story in the most unbelievable circumstances and makes you feel like you are there in the middle of it; as if you are personally looking through Jim Bates’ camera lens. Clarence Smoyer, Buck Marsh and crew were front and center at one of the most crucial times in our nation, when it needed them the most. The Call of Duty rang and they answered! Now we, as readers, get to be front and center in the telling of this amazing story of strategy, survival and even sorrow. Yes, even sorrow! The unravelling of Clarence, from a “who is this guy on the trigger” to a “force to be reckoned with gunner” describes how the men from his generation were. 'His life or mine' was the name of the game and to me, this story demonstrates that for Clarence, sometimes intuition most certainly trumps strategy (Intentionally shooting at a building or the ground)! I dove head first into this story and didn’t surface for air until it was completed. My only criticism of this book is, I’m sure in stark contrast to the thoughts of these men that lived it out. In the moment, they didn’t see chapters and page numbers. They didn’t know when it was going to end, or if any particular day would be their last. I, on the other hand, could see the end of the book coming and I didn’t want it to be so. Having had the opportunity to meet Adam and Buck in Atlanta, and listen to some of the stories behind the story, put the exclamation on the entire experience that is "Spearhead!" Wind 'em up! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful new perspectives on the war! *by A***O on October 26, 2025* Get this book! I’ve read more books on WWII than I can count, including all the “famous” ones, and done a D-Day tour with Smithsonian Journeys. This fascinating and great book gave new insights into parts of the battles that were unique. 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