Operation Cobra 1944

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846035432

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Operation Cobra 1944 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

After the success of the D-Day landings, the Allied forces were bogged down in a bloody stalemate in Normandy. On 25 July 1944, General Bradley launched Operation Cobra to break the deadlock. What followed was one of the most decisive months of World War II, as US forces punched a hole in the German frontline and began a spectacular advance. As Patton's Third Army poured into Brittany and raced south to the Loire, the German army was threatened with encirclement. By the end of August German forces in Normandy were utterly destroyed, and the remaining German units in central and southern France were in headlong retreat to the German frontier. In this concise, illustrated account, Steven J. Zaloga explains how the breakout from Normandy came about.

Author : James Jay Carafano
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461750635

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After D-Day by James Jay Carafano Pdf

After storming the beaches on D-Day, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of France bogged down in seven weeks of grueling attrition in Normandy. On July 25, U.S. divisions under Gen. Omar Bradley launched Operation Cobra, an attempt to break out of the hedgerows and begin a war of movement across France. Despite a disastrous start, with misdropped bombs killing hundreds of GIs, Cobra proved to be one of the most pivotal battles of World War II, successfully breaking the stalemate in Normandy and clearing a path into occupied France.

Author : Bill Yenne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1451604211

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Operation Cobra and the Great Offensive by Bill Yenne Pdf

THE BEGINNINGS OF VICTORY Shortly after the D-Day invasion, the Allied forces in Europe had stalled. A limited operation was set in motion to punch a small hole in the enemy defenses, starting on July 25, 1944. It was called Operation Cobra, and it would become one of the greatest offensives in all of military history. In the sixty days following the launch of the operation, the Allies -- commanded by Dwight Eisenhower and led by men such as the irascible General George Patton and General Omar Bradley -- attacked the enemy relentlessly. And what began as a desperate attempt to break a stalemate turned into an unstoppable armored juggernaut that swept the Germans out of virtually all of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Here is a penetrating account of that incredible feat of military skill, bravery, and daring that changed the course of the war, and signaled the end of Germany's domination of Europe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:464133238

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Operation Cobra by Anonim Pdf

Militærhistorisk undersøgelse af U.S. 4th Armoured Divisionś operationer i Nordfrankrig 25 JUL - 12 SEP 1944 mod gennembruddet fra Normandiet og forfølgelsen af tyskerne tværs gennem Frankrig. The breakout from Normandy beschhead and the subsequent pursuit of German forces which came to a temprary halt at the West Wall took place from 25 July-12 September 1944. The operation was characterized by rapid, independed operations conducted by induvidial armord combat commands. The principle antagonists were the Allied Forces under the direction of General Eisenhower and the German Oberbefehlshaber (Theater Headquarters) West.

Author : Yves Buffetaut
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612006420

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The Waffen-SS in Normandy by Yves Buffetaut Pdf

An examination of how the Waffen-SS fared in Normandy in June 1944 and whether they deserve their reputation of being the ultimate fighting soldiers. One of the greatest paradoxes of the Battle of Normandy is that the German divisions found it much harder to reach the front line than the Allies, who had to cross the sea and then deploy in a cramped bridgehead until the American breakthrough of late July 1944. The Waffen-SS were no better off than the Heer units and German high command never quite got on top of operations, as the divisions were thrown into the melee one by one. During the month of June 1944, the Panzer divisions present succeeded in containing the Allies in a small bridgehead. In July, the arrival of more SS divisions should have finally allowed the Germans to counterattack decisively. This was not the reality. The Allies had also strengthened in number and kept the blows coming, one after another. Each SS-Panzer division had a different experience of the fighting in July. This Casemate Illustrated looks at the divisions one by one throughout Operations Goodwood and Cobra which saw large tank battles and the collapse of the German front in Normandy. It includes over 100 photographs, alongside biographies of the commanders and color profiles of trucks and tanks which played a key role in operations as the Americans succeeded in breaking through the German line of defense. “A superb series.” —Miniature Wargames

Author : Frederick Smith
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981929282

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Operation Cobra by Frederick Smith Pdf

Spring 1944: In a fortified chateau hidden deep in the valleys of France, the Nazis are in the final stages of developing a terrifyingly deadly new weapon. Success would mean sure destruction for much of England and would dash all Allied hopes for a Normandy invasion. It's up to the daring fighter pilots and crack navigators of the 633 Squadron to penetrate German defenses and, in the black of night, blast the doomsday project into extinction. Against incredible odds, this is the 633's Operation Cobra...failure could forever alter the future of the free world.

Author : Michael Green,Gladys Green
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 076030498X

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Patton by Michael Green,Gladys Green Pdf

Patton: Operation Cobra and Beyond tells the story of this bold - and sometimes controversial - general, his men, and their machines in the drive across France towards the Rhine. More than 200 original photographs and text filled with first-hand accounts put you in the middle of one of the most daring military maneuvers of WWII led by one of its most colorful characters. Invaluable in explaining Patton's volatile and decisive character. "...a worthy edition to any library of military history and biography." Robert H. Patton.

Author : Christopher Pugsley
Publisher : History Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0750930152

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Operation Cobra by Christopher Pugsley Pdf

This key title in the acclaimed Battle Zone Normandy series takes the reader back to the massive aerial bombardment of the German defenders which launched Operation Cobra.

Author : Michael Dale Doubler
Publisher : Fort Leavenworth, Kan. : U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Bocage normand (France)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105082400412

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Busting the Bocage by Michael Dale Doubler Pdf

Author : Ulick M. Hallinan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1602 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:19135550

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From operation COBRA to the liberation of Paris : American offensive operations in northern France ; 25 July - 25 August 1944. 1 (1988) by Ulick M. Hallinan Pdf

Author : Martin Blumenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : UIUC:30112003206114

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Breakout and Pursuit by Martin Blumenson Pdf

Author : Volker Griesser
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612000060

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Lions of Carentan, The by Volker Griesser Pdf

Although it is known that Allied airborne forces landed into a German buzzsaw on D-Day, far less is known about the troops they encountered in the dark night of June 6, 1944. One of the formations they encountered was a similarly elite group of paratroopers, who instead of dropping from the skies fought on the defensive, giving their Allied counterparts a tremendous challenge in achieving their objectives. This is the complete wartime history of one of the largest German paratrooper regiments, 6th , from its initial formation in the spring of 1943 to its last day at the end of the war. With numerous firsthand accounts from key members, reporting on their experiences, they describe the events of 1943Ð45 vividly and without compromise. These accounts reveal previously unknown details about important operations in Italy, Russia, on the Normandy Front, Belgium, Holland, the last German Parachute drop in the Ardennes, and the final battle to the end in Germany. With over 220 original photographs, many from private collections and never before published, this book fully illustrates the men, their uniforms, equipment and weapons. Also included is an appendix with maps, battle calendar, staffing plans, a list of field and post-MOB-numbers, and the Knight's Cross recipients of the regiment. Having earned the respect of the Allied forces who fought against it during World War II, this work will inform current readers of the full record of FallschirmjŠger Regiment 6, and why the Allied advance into German-held Europe was so painstaking to achieve.

Author : Rick Atkinson
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 897 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781429943673

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The Guns at Last Light by Rick Atkinson Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The magnificent conclusion to Rick Atkinson's acclaimed Liberation Trilogy about the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II It is the twentieth century's unrivaled epic: at a staggering price, the United States and its allies liberated Europe and vanquished Hitler. In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how the American-led coalition fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory. Now, in The Guns at Last Light, he tells the most dramatic story of all—the titanic battle for Western Europe. D-Day marked the commencement of the final campaign of the European war, and Atkinson's riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. The brutal fight in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Operation Market Garden, the horrific Battle of the Bulge, and finally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich—all these historic events and more come alive with a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters. Atkinson tells the tale from the perspective of participants at every level, from presidents and generals to war-weary lieutenants and terrified teenage riflemen. When Germany at last surrenders, we understand anew both the devastating cost of this global conflagration and the enormous effort required to win the Allied victory. With the stirring final volume of this monumental trilogy, Atkinson's accomplishment is manifest. He has produced the definitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West. One of The Washington Post's Top 10 Books of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2013

Author : Roman Jarymowycz
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461751786

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Tank Tactics by Roman Jarymowycz Pdf

Explores the doctrinal, strategic, and tactical ideas behind World War II tank combat Contains detailed maps and diagrams Critiques the performances of commanders like George Patton, Bernard Montgomery, and others Focusing on five Allied tank operations from July to September 1944--Operations Goodwood, Cobra, Totalize, and Tractable and Patton's tank battles around Arracourt--armor expert Roman Jarymowycz draws on after-action reports, extensive battlefield reconnaissance, recently discovered battle performance reviews, and war diaries to evaluate the successes and failures of the art of armored warfare as practiced by Allied tank commanders in France in 1944.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472817099

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Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

During World War II, the two pre-eminent mechanized infantry forces of the conflict, the German Panzergrenadier arm and the US Army's armoured infantrymen, clashed in France and Belgium after the Normandy landings. These engagements went on to profoundly influence the use of mechanized infantry in the post-war world. Drawing upon a variety of sources, this book focuses on three key encounters between July and December 1944 including during Operation Cobra and the Battle of the Bulge, and examines the origins, equipment, doctrine and combat record of both forces. With specially commissioned full-colour artwork and maps, this study sheds light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare at the height of World War II.