Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge (Unabridged)

Jim Tanzer expects to serve his country by fighting, not singing and dancing. But he is assigned Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 442—Entertainment Specialist—and detailed to Special Services, the Army’s morale unit. His marriage, meanwhile, may become a casualty of war.

A hidden WWII story—where courage was tested not just in battle, but on makeshift stages at the front and on the home front.

Jim and his fellow 442s crisscross war-torn Europe in Jeeps, performing in combat zones, where the USO dared not go. They put on small, spirited variety revues—Jeep shows—for frontline troops desperate for entertainment. Among them is Private Mickey Rooney—the Hollywood mega-star who traded the silver screen for the ETO.

But war is the deadliest stage of all. When the Battle of the Bulge erupts, Jim’s act is over—now, it’s a fight for survival. Cut off from his Jeep show buddies and facing the brutal realities of combat, Jim must rely on resilience, wit, and the power of morale to make it home.

· Inspired by real WWII events

· Perfect for fans of Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, and Ken Burns’ The War

· A gripping blend of history, entertainment, and the unbreakable spirit of the American soldier

With rich historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters, Jeep Show brings to life a little-known aspect of WWII—the enlisted entertainers who lifted spirits at the front and fought to keep hope alive.

Dedicated to the author's father and uncle, who served overseas in WWII at 19 and 17.

For history buffs, military fiction lovers, and anyone fascinated by the untold stories of war. Experience life at the front with the Army's WWII entertainer soldiers—listen to Jeep Show today.