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Normandy: Hill 112: The Battle of the Odon (Battleground Europe)

Tim Saunders

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Description:This WWII military history and battlefield guide examines a pivotal conflict of the Battle of Normandy—including detailed maps and illustrations.Over a month after the D-Day landings, the Allies were still confined to the Normandy peninsula. The German line was anchored by the medieval town of Caen, which the British were supposed to have occupied on D-Day. The key to capturing Caen was Hill 112, known to the Germans as Kalverienberg , or "Mount Calvary".Under pressure from Churchill, Montgomery launched a major offensive. Unfortunately, German reinforcements began arriving in the Caen area. The British now faced four SS divisions and the Tigers of the 502nd SS Heavy Panzer Regiment. An all-out Allied effort, including heavy bombers and naval bombardment, was required to secure the final victory.This volume details all the action around Hill 112, with numerous illustrations and maps complementing the lively text.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Normandy: Hill 112: The Battle of the Odon (Battleground Europe). To get started finding Normandy: Hill 112: The Battle of the Odon (Battleground Europe), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This WWII military history and battlefield guide examines a pivotal conflict of the Battle of Normandy—including detailed maps and illustrations.Over a month after the D-Day landings, the Allies were still confined to the Normandy peninsula. The German line was anchored by the medieval town of Caen, which the British were supposed to have occupied on D-Day. The key to capturing Caen was Hill 112, known to the Germans as Kalverienberg , or "Mount Calvary".Under pressure from Churchill, Montgomery launched a major offensive. Unfortunately, German reinforcements began arriving in the Caen area. The British now faced four SS divisions and the Tigers of the 502nd SS Heavy Panzer Regiment. An all-out Allied effort, including heavy bombers and naval bombardment, was required to secure the final victory.This volume details all the action around Hill 112, with numerous illustrations and maps complementing the lively text.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Normandy: Hill 112: The Battle of the Odon (Battleground Europe). To get started finding Normandy: Hill 112: The Battle of the Odon (Battleground Europe), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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