The Armour of Contempt (Gaunt's Ghosts)

The Armour of Contempt (Gaunt's Ghosts) by Abnett, Dan. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781844164004.

The Imperial crusade, including Gaunts Ghosts, are sent back to the planet Gereon to join forces with the Imperial defenders and liberate the planet from Chaos. However, the brutality of the liberation pitches Gaunt into opposition with his commanders, who believe victory must be achieved at any price, no matter how cruel. The Imperial crusade, including Gaunts Ghosts, are sent back to the planet Gereon to join forces with the Imperial defenders and liberate the planet from Chaos. However, the brutality of the liberation pitches Gaunt into opposition with his commanders, who believe victory must be achieved at any price, no matter how cruel.