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The Normandy campaign 1944; sixty years on.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
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November 1, 2006
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0415369312
The Normandy campaign 1944; sixty years on.
Ed. by John Buckley.
Routledge
2006
228 pages
$120.00
Hardcover
Military history and policy
D756
Startling in concept and successful in execution, the invasion of Normandy and the subsequent actions were pivotal in the outcome of the Second World War. However, there is still room for debate, and the contributors of these 16 articles look at core issues, including leadership, troop strength and readiness, intelligence, and strategic expectations on both sides. Topics include a ...
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