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Soldiers in Normandy: The British
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.
Traditionally a maritime power, Great Britain had not given equal
priority to the development of its land forces. The concentration on
increasing air power added to this disparity in capabilities between the
services. Manpower shortages in the infantry forced the high command
to commit units in a rather measured fashion.
On the ground, this resulted in a lack of subtlety and initiative. Those
divisions which did have previous combat experience, mostly in the
Mediterranean sector were somewhat confounded by the very different
terrain they encountered in Normandy. What’s more, somewhat worn
down by earlier campaigns in North Africa and Italy, they appeared
overly cautious.
The remaining divisions, despite many years of preparation, were not
as well trained and prepared as their American counterparts. Only the
Commandos and the Airborne forces were truly well prepared for what
awaited them in France. Armored formations were regularly fielded
without the advantage of suitable infantry support and their AFVs were
often outclassed by those of the enemy. They therefore suffered
extremely high casualties. But the artillery was first class and powerful
and played a large part in paralyzing the movements of the enemy.
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.
Traditionally a maritime power, Great Britain had not given equal
priority to the development of its land forces. The concentration on
increasing air power added to this disparity in capabilities between the
services. Manpower shortages in the infantry forced the high command
to commit units in a rather measured fashion.
On the ground, this resulted in a lack of subtlety and initiative. Those
divisions which did have previous combat experience, mostly in the
Mediterranean sector were somewhat confounded by the very different
terrain they encountered in Normandy. What’s more, somewhat worn
down by earlier campaigns in North Africa and Italy, they appeared
overly cautious.
The remaining divisions, despite many years of preparation, were not
as well trained and prepared as their American counterparts. Only the
Commandos and the Airborne forces were truly well prepared for what
awaited them in France. Armored formations were regularly fielded
without the advantage of suitable infantry support and their AFVs were
often outclassed by those of the enemy. They therefore suffered
extremely high casualties. But the artillery was first class and powerful
and played a large part in paralyzing the movements of the enemy.
Soft Cover, 32 pages, b/w & color photos - maps.
$6.95
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