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Soldiers in Normandy: The Americans
Alexandre Thers
Each mini-guide allows the reader to get to know more about a region's
history, linking historical events with places of interest and sites of note,
as well as providing an unprecedented visual feast of contemporary
photographs, uniforms, badges and equipment - all in full color.
Practical information is included in each mini-guide and itineraries are
suggested for those wishing to visit battlefields, monuments, memorials
and museums.
The American units that invaded Normandy were at full strength, well
trained and supplied, and perfectly adept at teamwork. Although the
vast majority of soldiers had no previous combat experience, they
adapted quickly and effectively to the challenges confronting them in
the Normandy countryside.
The regular infantry doctrine of rapid progress was rendered useless
by the fragmented bocage terrain however, and GIs were forced to
refine the time-proven tactic of ‘Fire and Movement.’ They brought to
bear heavy and violent artillery barrages in order to close in and quickly
annihilate the enemy. The advanced communications technology used
by the Americans gave them a decisive advantage but above all they
benefited from superb logistical support, enabling rapid deployment of
men and resources when needed.
The U.S. Army made prodigious use of all kinds of vehicles, was not
hindered at first by the fuel supply problems experienced by the enemy.
American air supremacy and naval power also contributed mightily to
German losses. Finally the cooperation between ground and air forces
and between the artillery and the infantry as well the will to pursue the
enemy relentlessly were crucial factors in the success of the American
forces in Normandy.
Soft Cover, 32 pages, b/w & color photos - maps.
$6.95
Alexandre Thers
Each mini-guide allows the reader to get to know more about a region's
history, linking historical events with places of interest and sites of note,
as well as providing an unprecedented visual feast of contemporary
photographs, uniforms, badges and equipment - all in full color.
Practical information is included in each mini-guide and itineraries are
suggested for those wishing to visit battlefields, monuments, memorials
and museums.
The American units that invaded Normandy were at full strength, well
trained and supplied, and perfectly adept at teamwork. Although the
vast majority of soldiers had no previous combat experience, they
adapted quickly and effectively to the challenges confronting them in
the Normandy countryside.
The regular infantry doctrine of rapid progress was rendered useless
by the fragmented bocage terrain however, and GIs were forced to
refine the time-proven tactic of ‘Fire and Movement.’ They brought to
bear heavy and violent artillery barrages in order to close in and quickly
annihilate the enemy. The advanced communications technology used
by the Americans gave them a decisive advantage but above all they
benefited from superb logistical support, enabling rapid deployment of
men and resources when needed.
The U.S. Army made prodigious use of all kinds of vehicles, was not
hindered at first by the fuel supply problems experienced by the enemy.
American air supremacy and naval power also contributed mightily to
German losses. Finally the cooperation between ground and air forces
and between the artillery and the infantry as well the will to pursue the
enemy relentlessly were crucial factors in the success of the American
forces in Normandy.
Soft Cover, 32 pages, b/w & color photos - maps.
$6.95
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