The reverses experienced by Canadian troops during the late stages of World War II continue to be the subject of intensive inquiry among military historians. Going beyond the obvious immediate causes of these setbacks, the author presents a detailed historical examination of the role of the Canadian army in Normandy and of the organization, training, and fighting-style that the Canadians brought to the battlefield in 1944. In Book I, the author analyzes the impact of the British military model on the Canadian corps in ...
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The reverses experienced by Canadian troops during the late stages of World War II continue to be the subject of intensive inquiry among military historians. Going beyond the obvious immediate causes of these setbacks, the author presents a detailed historical examination of the role of the Canadian army in Normandy and of the organization, training, and fighting-style that the Canadians brought to the battlefield in 1944. In Book I, the author analyzes the impact of the British military model on the Canadian corps in terms of doctrine, training, command and staff appointments, equipment, and organization. He discusses the contribution of Canadian troops in World War I and the failure of the Canadian military to maintain a high level of professionalism in the interwar period. Drawing on archival records, particularly Montgomery's personal correspondence, the author offers new information on attempts to turn Canadian troops into an effective fighting force as late as 1943. Book II presents a critical analysis of Canadian operations in Normandy. The author gives special attention to the Canadian Army's inability to close the Falaise Gap in a timely manner--a delay that may have prolonged the war in Europe by several months. Providing both theoretical and practical perspectives on the relationship of peacetime preparation to the operation of large field forces in battle, this work will be of interest to students and buffs of military history and to professional analysts and strategic planners in the armed services.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Published by Greenwood Publishing Group, 1991. Octavo. Black boards stamped in gold. Book is very good. Sharp corners. Binding tight and pages crisp. Some spots on page ends and slight spine lean. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear, scuffing, and a few nicks. 347 pages. ISBN: 027593019X. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Dust jacket and book are clean. Black cloth boards. Has a very good binding, no marks or notations.
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Reader copy. Ex library hardback with D/J, usual stamps/markings. 1991 1st edition c/w 6 figures & 18 maps-lean to spine, page edges grubby with some minor pencil highlighting, handling marks/staining to a few pages but generally text is very clean. Will despatch within 24 hours from UK. 32F*
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 027593019X. Hardcover in dust jacket. Second printing of first edition. Book and unpriced dust jacket are in fine, As New, gift-giving condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Map illustrations. 8vo. 347 pp. Including index. A handsome copy. In protective Mylar.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 027593019X. A crisp, clean, publisher's copy in as new condition showing slight shelf wear only, and protected in an acid free mylar cover.
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Fair in Fair dust jacket. 027593019x. xx, 347 pages. Index, footnotes, appendices, list of abbreviations, and select bibliography. Black and white maps and reproductions of photos. "Analyzes the impact of the British military model on the Canadian corps in terms of doctrine, training, command and staff appointments, equipment, and organization. Presents a critical analysis of Canadian operations in Normandy, giving special attention to the Canadian Army's inability to close the 'Falaise Gap' in a timely manner."-dust jacket. Former library copy with usual markings, heavy wear, major spine slant, and open binding at last page. Not pretty but a worthy reading copy of this informative study.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns France Normandy, Canada Army History, D-Day.
