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Montgomery and Colossal Cracks: The 21st Army Group in Northwest Europe, 194445 (Praeger Series in War Studies),Used
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A reinterpretation of the British Army's conduct in the crucial 194445 Northwest Europe campaign, this work examines systematically the Colossal Cracks operational technique employed by Montgomery's AngloCanadian 21st Army Group and demonstrates the key significance that morale and casualty concerns exerted on this technique. To ensure a full understanding of the campaign, one needs to look not only at Montgomery's methods but at those of his army commanders, Dempsey and Crerar; thus, this study addresses the scant attention to date paid to these two figures. Hart suggests that Montgomery and his two senior subordinates handled this formation more effectively than some scholars have suggested. In fact, Colossal Cracks, the concentration of massive force at a point of German weakness, represented the most appropriate weapon the 1944 British Army could develop under the circumstances.Previous studies have been characterized by an overemphasis on Montgomery's role in the campaign, rather than a systematic examination of overall British methods. They have ignored the difficulties that the 1944 British Army faced given its manpower shortage, and they have underestimated the appropriateness of Monty's methods to the campaign war aims that Britain pursued: namely, the desire that Britain's modest military forces secure a high profile within a larger Allied effort. The cautious, firepowerladen approach used by the 21st Army Group was both crude and a doubleedged sword; however, despite these weaknesses, Colossal Cracks represented an appropriate technique given the nature of British war aims and the relative capabilities of the forces involved. It proved to be just enough to defeat the Germans and keep alive British hopes that her war aims might be achieved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Montgomery and Colossal Cracks'? A: The book reinterprets the British Army's conduct during the 1944-45 Northwest Europe campaign, specifically examining the operational technique known as Colossal Cracks used by Montgomery's 21st Army Group.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Stephen Hart, who analyzes the strategies employed by the British Army in World War II.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the significance of morale and casualty concerns in military strategy, the effectiveness of Montgomery's methods, and the roles of his senior commanders, Dempsey and Crerar.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'Montgomery and Colossal Cracks' published? A: The book was published on May 30, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to World War II history? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of British military strategies, making it accessible for readers new to the subject.
- Q: What makes this book different from other studies on Montgomery? A: This study aims to balance the portrayal of Montgomery by also highlighting the contributions of his subordinates and addressing the overall British military strategy during the campaign.
- Q: Does the book include insights on the challenges faced by the British Army? A: Yes, it discusses the manpower shortages and other challenges that the 1944 British Army faced during the campaign.
- Q: What is the book's category? A: The book falls under the category of World War II.