The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign: A Study of Failure in High Command
The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign: A Study of Failure in High Command | Rare and modern books | John A. English, Gunther E. Rothenberg [Foreword]
Rare and modern books
John A. English, Gunther E. Rothenberg [Foreword]
Praeger,
1991
The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign: A Study of Failure in High Command
The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign: A Study of Failure in High Command | Rare and modern books | John A. English, Gunther E. Rothenberg [Foreword]
Rare and modern books
John A. English, Gunther E. Rothenberg [Foreword]
Praeger,
1991
69.95 €
(Ladysmith,
Canada)
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Details
- Year of publication
- 1991
- ISBN
- 027593019x
- Place of printing
- USA
- Author
- John A. English, Gunther E. Rothenberg [Foreword]
- Publishers
- Praeger
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Edition
- Reprint
- Keyword
- World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns France Normandy, Canada Army History, D-Day Military Canadian History
- Binding description
- J H Fair Hardcover
- State of preservation
- Fair
- Languages
- English
- Binding
- Hardcover
- First edition
- False
Description
xx, 347 pages. Index, footnotes, appendices, list of abbreviations, and select bibliography. Black and white maps and reproductions of photos. "Analyzes the impact of the British military model on the Canadian corps in terms of doctrine, training, command and staff appointments, equipment, and organization. Presents a critical analysis of Canadian operations in Normandy, giving special attention to the Canadian Army's inability to close the 'Falaise Gap' in a timely manner." - dust jacket. Former library copy with usual markings, heavy wear, major spine slant, and open binding at last page. Not pretty but a worthy reading copy of this informative study. Book
