Pen and Sword have developed an unrivalled reputation for the quality and scope of its battlefield guides.
For those looking to understand battles in a bit more detail, then the Battleground series, now with over 100 titles in print, is perfect for the armchair historian or battlefield traveller alike.
[b] 5 Stars [/b]
This fine book closes with details of tours and visits to the areas described, including driving directions, the many places of interest and accompanied by contemporary photographs.
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Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)
[b] 5 Stars [/b]
This fine book closes with details of tours and visits to the areas described, including driving directions, the many places of interest and accompanied by contemporary photographs.
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Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)
As the British advance in Normandy began to move around Caen, the innocuously named Hill 112 and its dominating heights became a vital position for both sides, changing hands several times. This book focuses on Operation Jupiter, which ended in a stalemate with neither side able to fully control the hill, though it did succeed in drawing the German armoured reserves into a costly battle they could ill-afford, helping to pave the way for the American breakout in the west. In the time honoured style of the superb Battleground Europe series, Tim Saunders compresses a substantial amount of information into a remarkably small space, with his clear and concise narrative excellently supported by numerous veterans accounts, reports, photographs and detailed maps.
Read the full review [link=https://www.pegasusarchive.org/shop/shop_bnormandy.htm]here[/link]
Pegasus Archive
As the British advance in Normandy began to move around Caen, the innocuously named Hill 112 and its dominating heights became a vital position for both sides, changing hands several times. This book focuses on Operation Jupiter, which ended in a stalemate with neither side able to fully control the hill, though it did succeed in drawing the German armoured reserves into a costly battle they could ill-afford, helping to pave the way for the American breakout in the west. In the time honoured style of the superb Battleground Europe series, Tim Saunders compresses a substantial amount of information into a remarkably small space, with his clear and concise narrative excellently supported by numerous veterans accounts, reports, photographs and detailed maps.
Read the full review [link=https://www.pegasusarchive.org/shop/shop_bnormandy.htm]here[/link]
Pegasus Archive
This map seems fairly detailed and would be useful for someone touring the D-Day Landing beaches if they’re searching for specific sites.
Read the full review [link=https://rosemariecawkwell.wordpress.com/2020/01/22/map-review-major-mrs-holts-battle-map-of-the-normandy-d-day-landing-beaches/]here[/link]
Rosemarie Cawkwell, Blogger
This map seems fairly detailed and would be useful for someone touring the D-Day Landing beaches if they’re searching for specific sites.
Read the full review [link=https://rosemariecawkwell.wordpress.com/2020/01/22/map-review-major-mrs-holts-battle-map-of-the-normandy-d-day-landing-beaches/]here[/link]
Rosemarie Cawkwell, Blogger
Featured ON THE BOOK SHELF with Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, November 2019
Featured ON THE BOOK SHELF with Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, November 2019
With #Arnhem75 approaching this Tim Saunders book about the ground element of Operation Market Garden remains a useful guidebook: well written and with good maps. Recommended.
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Paul Reed via Twitter
With #Arnhem75 approaching this Tim Saunders book about the ground element of Operation Market Garden remains a useful guidebook: well written and with good maps. Recommended.
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Paul Reed via Twitter
