Rückzug: The German Retreat from France, 1944 (Foreign

Rückzug: The German Retreat from France, 1944 (Foreign Military Studies)

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, marked a critical turning point in the European theater of World War II. The massive landing on France's coast had been meticulously planned for three years, and the Allies anticipated a quick and decisive defeat of the German forces. Many of the planners were surprised, however, by the length of time it ultimately took to defeat the Germans.

While much has been written about D-day, very little has been written about the crucial period from August to September, immediately after the invasion. In RÃ¼ckzug, Joachim Ludewig draws on military records from both sides to show that a quick defeat of the Germans was hindered by excessive caution and a lack of strategic boldness on the part of the Allies, as well as by the Germans' tactical skill and energy. This intriguing study, translated from German, not only examines a significant and often overlooked phase of the war, but also offers a valuable account of the conflict from the perspective of the German forces.

Country	USA
Author	Joachim Ludewig
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Ludewig, Joachim/ Zabecki, David T. (EDT)
EAN	9780813140797
Edition	First Printing
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	081314079X
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	University Press of Kentucky
Manufacturer	University Press of Kentucky
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	504
PublicationDate	2012-08-28
Publisher	University Press of Kentucky
Studio	University Press of Kentucky
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Rückzug: The German Retreat from France, 1944 (Foreign Military Studies)