Operation Dragoon 1944: France's Other D-day - Couverture souple

Zaloga, Steven J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846033675 ISBN 13 : 9781846033674

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Book by Zaloga Steven

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Osprey's study of Operation Dragoon, the Allied landings in southern France on August 15, 1944, which was one of the most controversial operations of World War II (1939-1945), leading to deep divides between United States and British planners. The US objective was to threaten the rear of the German armies occupying France by a landing on the eastern French coast and to push rapidly northward towards Lorraine to meet up with Allied forces bursting out of Normandy.

Dragoon was a complex operation very similar to the Normandy landings, complete with a US and British airborne assault followed by a naval assault landing. The landings led to a precipitous German retreat from France, authorized by Hitler himself. In September 1944, the US Seventh Army and French First Army reached Lorraine, sealing off any remaining German troops and completing the liberation of the majority of French territory.

Popular Osprey author Steve Zaloga tells the story of this operation, from the derisive debates between the Allied commanders to the men who hit the beaches and charged ashore to help liberate occupied France.

Revue de presse :

"Steven J. Zaloga tells the story of this operation, which was the largest amphibious operation in Europe outside of Normandy, including the personalities involved and the planning in addition to the events themselves. The book is further enhanced by a superb selection of photographs and the outstanding artwork and maps of illustrator John White.  Like all Osprey titles, it is highly recommended and one that you will find as fascinating a read as did I." -Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (August 2009)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1846033675
• ISBN 13: 9781846033674
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Illustrateur: White John