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Mortain 1944 - Hitler's Normandy Panzer Offensive

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - World War II - Western Front

MSRP old price: $24.00


Product Info

Title
Mortain 1944 - Hitler's Normandy Panzer Offensive
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven J. Zaloga
Publish Year
2019
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147752734
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM335
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM335

Description

Following the successful landings in Normandy on D-Day and consolidation during Operation Cobra, the Wehrmacht was ordered to begin a counter-offensive named Operation Lüttich.

The plan was to send a large Panzer force across the First US Army sector, cutting off its spearheads, and finally reach Avranches on the coast. Had this succeeded, it not only would have cut off the First US Army spearheads, but also Patton's newly deployed Third US Army operating in Brittany. However, thanks to an intercepted radio message, the Allies were well-prepared for the offensive and not only repelled the oncoming panzers, but went on a counter-attack that would lead to a whole German army becoming encircled in the Falaise Pocket.

Fully illustrated with stunning full-colour artwork, this book tells the story of Operation Lüttich, the failed offensive which ended any prospect of Germany winning the battle of Normandy.