Arnhem
the complete story of operation market garden 17-25 september 1944
$55.70
- Paperback
640 pages
- Release Date
14 December 2019
Summary
Arnhem: A Bridge Too Far - The Complete Story
On August 21, 1944, the Allied forces, emboldened by the collapse of German Army Group B in Normandy, launched a daring offensive to penetrate Germany by seizing key bridges across the Rhine.
On September 17, British tanks spearheaded the advance into Holland, supported by over 2,000 aircraft in Operation MARKET GARDEN. The objective: secure a series of bridges that would open a pathway into the heart of Germany.
However,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398101562 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1398101567 |
| Author: | William F. Buckingham |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 640 |
| Release Date: | 14 December 2019 |
| Weight: | 908g |
| Dimensions: | 57mm x 236mm x 160mm |
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“A book that pulls off that rare balancing act: it delivers serious academic history in an exciting and accessible manner.”
‘William Buckingham has written what may become the definitive account of the Battle of Arnhem … arguments are presented in a forensic manner, reasonable judgements being set against fully referenced source material … This is a book that pulls off that rare balancing act: it delivers serious’ * Military History Matters *‘An absorbing account, with plenty of theories for readers to consider.’ – Wg Cdr J. M. Nichols
About The Author
William F. Buckingham
William F. Buckingham was a leading expert on the First and Second World Wars. He taught history at the University of Glasgow for over a decade and became a tutor in the Widening Access Department. He is the author of half a dozen books, including Verdun 1916 and Arnhem: The Complete Story.
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