Saunders, Tim

Hill 112: The Key to defeating Hitler in Normandy

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ISBN 13:
9781399010474
author:
Saunders, Tim
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.87 kg
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£20.92

Description

The Key to Defeating Hitler in Normandy by Tim Saunders is an account of one of the most pivotal battles of World War II. In June 1944, British forces clashed with German troops in the villages of Eterville and Maltot, where the strategic Hill 112 was at stake. The hill's plateau offered a commanding view across much of Normandy, making it a crucial defensive position for the Germans but also an essential stepping stone for the Allies. The battle raged on for six weeks, with both sides suffering heavy casualties as they fought to control the hill. The British ultimately emerged victorious, but not without great cost. This book provides a detailed and gripping account of the events leading up to the capture of Hill 112 and its significance in the broader context of the Normandy campaign.

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