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Arnhem 1944: Operation 'Market Garden'

Categorie	WO II
Boeknummer	#346178-XJ4
Titel	Arnhem 1944: Operation 'Market Garden'
Auteur	Badsey, Stephen
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London : Osprey Publishing Limited
Jaar van uitgave	2000
ISBN10	1855323028
ISBN13	9781855323025
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrations in colour and b/w, reprinted, 8vo. Campaign Series 24.
Samenvatting	With the help of bird's-eye views, this book describes one of World War II's most audacious operations. "Market Garden" was Montgomery's plan to end the war by the end of 1944, a plan that was to end in disaster. A compact, illustrated exploration of one of the most audacious, and ultimately controversial, operations of the Second World War. 'Market Garden' was a joint penetration, by an armoured column and a large-scale airborne drop, to punch a decisive hole in the German defences. If it had succeeded, the war could have ended in 1944. Yet the two-pronged attack failed in its objectives. This book details how, instead of being relieved after 48 hours as expected, British paratroopers were cut off for nine days. Facing two unexpected SS Panzer divisions the Allies were eventual... (Lees verder)ly evacuated across the Rhine after putting up an incredible fight: of the 10,000 men involved less than 2,000 survived.
Pagina's	96
Conditie	Goed — Reprinted 2000 edition with white cover.
Prijs	€ 10,00

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