Saunders, Tim
Arras Counter-Attack 1940
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473889125
- author:
- Saunders, Tim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Arras Counter-Attack 1940 by Tim Saunders is a detailed account of a pivotal moment in World War II. On May 21, 1940, British forces launched an armored operation to secure the city of Arras, which was part of the ill-fated Dunkirk Campaign. The operation began with two tank regiments advancing into the German-held city, but it quickly became disorganized and chaotic. Despite being outgunned by German antitank guns, the British tanks managed to break through the enemy lines, causing widespread confusion among Rommel's troops. However, the lack of coordination between the infantry and armor units meant that there was no one to round up the surrendering Germans. This incident had a significant impact on the course of the war, with Rommel later claiming that he had been attacked by five divisions. The Arras counterattack contributed to Hitler's decision to issue a "halt order" to his Panzers, which may have helped the British Army escape Dunkirk and avoid total destruction.
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