E.H. Brongers
Battle for the Hague 1940
- ISBN 13:
- 9789059113077
- author:
- E.H. Brongers
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Uitgeverij Aspekt B.V.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 293
- Dimensions:
- 230 mm X 155 mm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Battle for the Hague, 1940: The First Great Airborne Operation in History In May 1940, a daring air landing operation was launched in the Netherlands, but it ended in disaster. This was the first major airborne operation in history, conceived by Adolf Hitler to capture the city of The Hague by surprise. The plan was part of the Blitzkrieg offensive in western Europe, but it failed miserably. The failure of this operation had significant consequences for the German military. Hitler's enthusiasm for airborne operations was diminished, slowing down their development. The Allies, meanwhile, gained an advantage as a result of the heavy losses suffered by the German air transport fleet. The impact of this defeat was felt throughout the war, making future airborne operations even more hazardous and difficult to carry out. The Battle for the Hague, 1940, is a fascinating account of this pivotal moment in history, shedding light on the fighting that took place in the Dutch polders.
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