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Twenty-One Days in Normandy: Maj. Gen George Kitching and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division
Angelo Caravaggio
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Description for Twenty-One Days in Normandy: Maj. Gen George Kitching and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division
Hardback. Narrative and analysis of the role of 4th Canadian Armoured Division in the Normandy campaign Num Pages: 289 pages, 16 b/w maps, approx. 25 photos. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 241 x 31. Weight in Grams: 868.
The Canadian 4th armoured division crossed the Channel in July 1944 to reinforce the invading forces and assist in the Allied attempts to breakout of the Normandy beachhead around. They were heavily engaged in Operation Totalize and Operation Tractable but have been criticized for their failure to close the 'Falaise gap' and complete the entrapment of withdrawing German forces. Their commander, Major General George Kitching, was relieved of his command after just 21 days in action. Angelo Caravaggio re-examines the division's performance and particularly that of its leadership. Using new information, he establishes that, despite entering battle for the ... Read more
The Canadian 4th armoured division crossed the Channel in July 1944 to reinforce the invading forces and assist in the Allied attempts to breakout of the Normandy beachhead around. They were heavily engaged in Operation Totalize and Operation Tractable but have been criticized for their failure to close the 'Falaise gap' and complete the entrapment of withdrawing German forces. Their commander, Major General George Kitching, was relieved of his command after just 21 days in action. Angelo Caravaggio re-examines the division's performance and particularly that of its leadership. Using new information, he establishes that, despite entering battle for the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
289
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473870710
SKU
V9781473870710
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About Angelo Caravaggio
Lt. Col (retired) Caravaggio served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 34 years. and was the first Director of the Centre for National Security Studies.He was appointed to the Order of Military Merit (Officer) in 1999 and is an alumnus of the Governor Generals Canadian Leadership Conference 2004. Dr Caravaggio has a Ph. D in Canadian history from Wilfrid Laurier ... Read more
Reviews for Twenty-One Days in Normandy: Maj. Gen George Kitching and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division
His argument is detailed and based upon in-depth research, and the book has many detailed maps to help the reader follow the action.
WWII History (12/01/2017) The author uses new information to demonstrate the unit did show flexibility and adapted to the battlefield quickly, despite being thrown into battle during one of the Norman Campaign's critical phases. His arguments are ... Read more
WWII History (12/01/2017) The author uses new information to demonstrate the unit did show flexibility and adapted to the battlefield quickly, despite being thrown into battle during one of the Norman Campaign's critical phases. His arguments are ... Read more