Saunders, Tim
Normandy: Hill 112 - The battle of the Odon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780850527377
- author:
- Saunders, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 160
- Genre:
- European history: Second World War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Battle for Hill 112: A Turning Point in Normandy
June 1944 saw the Allies struggling to break out of the Normandy peninsula, with the medieval town of Caen held by German forces. The capture of this key location was crucial, and the focus shifted to Hill 112, a strategic position known as "Kalverienberg" or "Mount Calvary".
A major Allied offensive, led by General Montgomery, aimed to secure the hill, but faced stiff resistance from four SS divisions and the Tigers of the 502nd SS Heavy Panzer Regiment. This book provides a detailed account of the action around Hill 112, with numerous illustrations and maps.
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