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Operation Bluecoat: Breakout From Normandy (Over The Battlefield)
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After Seven Weeks Of Bitter Fighting There Was A Desperate Need To Break Out Of The Normandy Bridgehead. In Late July 1944 Lieutenantgeneral Sir Miles Dempseys Second Army Moved Two Entire Corps From The Caen Sector To The Relatively Quiet Countryside Around Caumont. Here, The British Xxx Corps Prepared To Give Battle, With Vii Corps Advancing In Support On The Right Flank Between Xxx Corps And The American First Army. The Offensive Did Not Go To Plan. While The Xxx Corps Attack Stalled, Viii Corps Surged Ahead. With The Experienced 11Th Armoured And 15Th Scottish Divisions In The Lead And Guards Armoured Close Behind, A Deep Penetration Was Made, Threatening To Take The Pivotal City Of Vire And Unhinge General Haussers German Seventh Army.The Main Narrative Of This Book Will Span The Initial Breakin From Caumont On 30 July, Through The Armored Battles Of The Following Days, To The Desperate German Counterattacks Of 4 6 August, The No Less Desperate German Defense Of Estry Up To The Middle Of The Month, And The Final Withdrawal From Normandy. The Book Also Examines Montys Refusal To Seize Vire, The Disputed Angloamerican Border And The Operations Impact On The German Mortain Offensive.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Operation Bluecoat: Breakout from Normandy'? A: The book primarily focuses on the British Second Army's efforts to break out from the Normandy bridgehead after weeks of intense fighting, detailing the battles that occurred from late July to mid-August 1944.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Operation Bluecoat: Breakout from Normandy' is Ian Daglish.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on April 19, 2010.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book brand new or used? A: This book is in brand new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Operation Bluecoat: Breakout from Normandy'.
- Q: What historical event does this book cover? A: The book covers the Operation Bluecoat, a significant military offensive during World War II aimed at breaking out of the Normandy region.
- Q: Are there any special features in this book? A: The book does not list any specific features, but it provides an in-depth narrative of military operations and strategies during the operation.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and military strategy, as well as students and researchers looking for detailed accounts of the Normandy campaign.