Normandy 1944: Allied Landings and Breakout (Campaign) [Paperback]

Stephen Badsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1990 | Series: Campaign (Book 1)

Osprey's Campaign title for the Normandy campaign of World War II (1939-1945). D-Day, 6 June 1944, saw the largest amphibious landing operation in history. From ports and harbours on the southern coast of England, an armada of troopships and landing craft launched the Allied return to mainland Europe. Stephen Badsey provides a concise account of the Normandy campaign, from the fiercely contested landings, to the struggle to capture Caen, the 'Cobra' offensive and the dramatic pursuit of the Germans to the River Seine. This was the crucial campaign of the Western theatre: after the Battle of Normandy the only question was how soon the war would end, not who would win it.

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Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author

Stephen Badsey is a lecturer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst who is highly respected in his field. He has written about subjects as diverse as Hitler, war correspondents in the Crimea and modern fighter aircraft. His expert knowledge and passion for his subject are clearly demonstrated in this fascinating look at the failed attack at Arnhem.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (January 25, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850459214
• ISBN-13: 978-0850459210
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.3 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,298,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good (if not biased) story of Normandy, July 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Normandy 1944: Allied Landings and Breakout (Campaign) (Paperback)

As with most Osprey books, Normandy 1944 offers a concise description of its namesake. I was disappointed, however, with the POV of the author -- decidly British, thus focusing on General Montgomery and Caen. I recommend it for those who wish to learn about the battle outside of the Omaha and Utah beacheads.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Re-named reprint, July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Normandy 1944 (Trade Editions) (Paperback)

Excellent Osprey book, however it is a reprint of the 1990 campaign series book with a new cover. If you have never bought this book before under the old title it is worth buying. Very detailed maps and drawings along with good quality photographs.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A quick and dirty summary of Normandy, September 12, 2002

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This review is from: Normandy 1944 (Trade Editions) (Paperback)

We are taking a group of graduate students and professors to Normandy this year for a staff ride of the D-Day landings. This will be the required book for everyone, but supplemented by a long list of more detailed books. It is fabulous for a quick overview of what happened, and my favorite thing about Osprey books is the maps. The maps are worth the price by themselves. Not as good as other Osprey books I have used but still well worth the price as a visual supplement to your further readings.