Gullachsen, Arthur W.
Bloody Verrieres: the I. Ss-Panzerkorps' Defence of the VerrieRes-Bourguebus Ridges: Volume I: Operations Goodwood and Atlantic, 18-22 July 1944
- ISBN 13:
- 9781636240022
- author:
- Gullachsen, Arthur W.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Casemate Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.8 x 2.6 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The I. SS Panzerkorps Defence of the Verrieres-Bourguebus Ridges Volume 1 - Operations Goodwood and Atlantic, 18-22 July 1944 by Arthur W. Gullachsen is a detailed account of the Allied forces' struggle to capture key ground in Normandy during World War II. In late July 1944, British Second Army forces sought to break out of the Normandy bridgehead, but faced a formidable German opponent: the I. SS Panzerkorps "Leibstandarte". The resulting battles saw powerful German defensive counterattacks inflict heavy casualties and regain lost ground, forcing Allied forces to adapt their tactics. This book examines the lessons learned from these battles and how they impacted Allied military doctrine. The author's in-depth analysis sheds light on the complexities of this pivotal period in World War II, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of both sides' strategies and the challenges faced by Allied forces in overcoming German resistance.
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