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Normandy

By Tim Saunders

Normandy book

Normandy

By Tim Saunders

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Over a month after the D-Day landings the Allies were still confined to the Normandy peninsula. The German line was anchored by the medieval town of Caen, which the British were supposed to have occupied on D-Day. The key to capturing Caen was Hill 112, known to the Germans as "Kalverienberg" (or "Mount Calvary").

Under pressure from Churchill, Montgomery launched a major offensive. Unfortunately, German reinforcements delayed by Allied bombing were now arriving in the Caen area. The British found themselves facing no less than four SS divisions, the 1st, 2nd, 9th and 10th and the Tigers of the 502nd SS Heavy Panzer Regiment. An all-out Allied effort, including heavy bombers and naval bombardment, was required to secure the final victory.

This new addition to the Battleground Europe series details all the action around Hill 112. Numerous illustrations and maps complement the lively text.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
160
Release Date:
2000-03-07
Publication Date:
2000-03-07
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0850527376
ISBN13:
9780850527377
Weight:
272 g
Height:
138 cm
Width:
218 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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