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Format:	Softcover	Publication Year:	2002
Subject:	Military & War	Special Attributes:	--
	Specific Wars	Language:	English
	World War II	Condition:	New

Blitzkrieg
Book 2

France, Holland and Belgium
1940 - 1941

By Will Fowler

Published in 2002 by Ian Allen Publishing, UK
SOFTCOVER, 96 Pages
Size - 24cm * 17.5cm

Fully Illustrated!


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The book is in new condition.


		About the Book

This is the second volume in this series which examines in depth the German Blitzkrieg tactic during World War 2. Using contemporary photographs, allied with line drawings and detailed analysis, the author explores how the strategy evolved during the course of the campaign.

Whilst the French may have perceived their Maginot Line as impregnable; its rapid breaching in the spring of 1940 emphasized how far German military thinking had developed as opposed to that amongst its potential opponents. The theory of Blitzkrieg - lightning war - had developed during the interwar years, but its true potential was only to be revealed in the autumn of 1939 when the German forces swept into Poland.

The book examines in detail the events of May and June 1940 when German forces swept westwards, bypassing the French forces in their supposedly impregnable defensive line along the border, rapidly defeating Belgium and Holland before forcing the British and Allied troops into the ignominious retreat that resulted in the Dunkirk evacuation.

The Allied forces, wedded to their belief that any future conflict would replicate the stalemate of the World War 1 trenches and concerned about the lack of manpower resulting from the generation lost as a result of that war, were hopelessly outmanoeuvred. The rampant German forces achieved complete victory in the west in just six short weeks. This is a graphic and brilliantly illustrated account of a critically important campaign.

Fall Gelb

The original invasion plans for France and Flanders. Their modification by von Manstein and endorsement of these plans by von Rundstedt. The Anglo-French Dyle manoeuvre and the Maginot Line and Westwall defences. The attack on Belgium and Holland and capture of Eben Emael.
SCHWERPUNKT!

The German armoured breakthrough at Sedan and drive by the Panzer divisions to the Channel. Attempts by the British and French to counter attack and the collapse of French resistance. Hitler's attack of nerves and attempt to slow down the advance.

Operation DYNAMO

The successful evacuation of the BEF from the harbour and coast at Dunkirk. Admiral Ramsey's plans and the use of the "Little Ships" to assist in the operation. The unlikely heroes who helped in theoperation and large numbers that were saved.
Fall Rot

The attack on central France and the fall of Paris. French resistance toughens but there are not enough men and guns. The Panzers stream south. Italy attacks but is held in the Alps and on the coast. France seeks an armistice.

Fully Illustrated with over 100 B&W photos, and over 30 colour illustrations including maps, weapons and photographs.

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