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The Falaise Pocket - Normandy August 1944 - Casemate Illustrated - Casemate UK


Julien

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 The Falaise Pocket - Normandy August 1944

ISBN : 9781612007274

Casemate Illustrated - Casemate UK

 

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There is no doubt the Battle for Normandy was worse in some cases than the allies expected, though by August 1944 while the Germany Army was still managing to hold back the Allies there was some turmoil in its ranks, and the cost of the defence was great in resources that they just could not replace., it was not helped by the fact that the allies had all but gained air superiority over the battlefield.  German Army Group B was unable to contain the allies with the Americans advancing South & East, while at the same time the Canadians & British were advancing South. Field Marshal von Kluge was refused permission to withdraw by Hitler, instead he was ordered to counter attack. This only made the situation for the Germans worse, in fact they became enveloped by the Allied advance. Montgommery saw what was happening and ordered the allied armies to converge on Falaise, which they did surrounding 50,000 German troops.  While many of these troops would escape, many would not and the losses of equipment was a massive blow to the Germans as they just could not replace it. 

 

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This book in the Casemate Illustrated series combines text, pictures, and maps to bring us the Allied Assault, and the Germans defence. The book goes into details of the planning, and execution from different commanders on both sides. There are profiles of the tanks, vehicles and aircraft which took part. The book is A5 in format, 120 pages long and contains many contemporary photographs.

 

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Conclusion

If you're interested in the war in the last hurrah of the Germany Army on the western front and how/where the Germans counteroffensive failed this is a good read. There are plenty of photos and profiles for the modeller.

 

Highly Recommended.

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2 hours ago, Mutley said:

Any indication on price? 

If you click on the big "Available Here" button in the review it takes you to Casemate;s website where you can buy it. They currently have it on offer for £14

 

That is why we put the link on the reviews.

 

Julien

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2 hours ago, Julien said:

If you click on the big "Available Here" button in the review it takes you to Casemate;s website where you can buy it. They currently have it on offer for £14

 

That is why we put the link on the reviews.

 

Julien

Thanks for the attitude!

If it had shown up on my phone, i would have followed. Hence the question. 

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