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Cherbourg (Battleground Europe) Kindle Edition

by Andrew Rawson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
Following the landings in Normandy, one of the Allies main concerns was how to supply the expanding beachhead. Having cut off the Cotentin peninsula, General Bradley turned his attentions to the port of Cherbourg, the deep-water port nearest to the American landing beaches. However, Hitler had given specific orders that the port must be held until the last man. For over two weeks three divisions battled for the ring of forts surrounding the town and only after heavy casualties was the port taken. It was, however, too late, the Germans had reduced the docks to ruins.This book details this important, yet little known battle, giving a detailed and illustrated account of the events around Cherbourg in June 1944. Visitors to the area will also be able to visit the key sites on a series of tours around the peninsula.
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  1. Print length
    303 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pen & Sword Military
  4. Publication date
    September 19, 2004
  5. File size
    9.5 MB
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About the Author

Andrew Rawson is a freelance writer who has written over forty books covering many conflicts. They include eight books for Pen and Sword’s ‘Battleground Europe’ series and three reference books for The History Press’s ‘Handbook’ series. One covered all aspects of the British Army in the First World War. He has recently completed a ten part series on the British Expeditionary Force’s battles on the Western Front. He has a master’s history degree with Birmingham University.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DN5TVO0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (September 19, 2004)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2004
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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  • Harry Strahlendorf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good History Lesson!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
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    A great history of the battle to seize the seaport of Cherbourg-Octeville during WWII. American forces had the city under siege and were moving in for the capture on June 26th, 1944. Good reporting!
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  • P. Rivera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015
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    Should help us track a parent's D-Day + experiences.
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  • Bagley
    1.0 out of 5 stars One of the Worst
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2008
    One of the worst WWII books I have ever read. Disjointed, meandering narrative. An eigth grader with a MacBook Pro could prepare better maps. I can't even tell you what the theme of the book was. There was none. Don't bother with this drivel. I want my money back.
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  • DAVID JEEVES
    1.0 out of 5 stars Nice book , JUST DON’T purchase from WE BUY BOOKS . Rip off
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2022
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    Nice book , rip off postage cost . AMAZON no help at all. Time to shop elsewhere
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  • Mrs. Beverly Rhodes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2016
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    good condition
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