The Breaking Point: Sedan and the Fall of France, 1940
(Part of the Stackpole Military History Series)
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Book Overview
An engaging narrative of the small-unit actions near Sedan during the 1940 campaign for FranceReconstructs the fighting in and around Sedan by German panzer forces under the famous Heinz Guderian and their French opponentsExamines both sides of the battle, from privates up to generalsRecommended reading by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps "Doughty's lively study should appeal to soldiers and civilians." --Journal of Military History
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0811714594
ISBN13:9780811714594
Release Date:September 2014
Publisher:Stackpole Books
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.55 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Tonic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Much needed corrective to the overhyped and overblown theories about Blitzkrieg. As brilliant as the German operational plan was, Colonel Doughty does a remarkable job in showing that only hard fighting by well-trained infantry and engineers at the sharp end allowed the plan to bear fruit. A great cautionary script for anyone tempted to put all their eggs in either the maneuver or firepower baskets exclusively.
The nut in the nutshell; crux of the matter
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Colonel Doughty has gone where no one has before; the company-size struggle for the Marfee Heights. While E. Store's 1PZ gives a good timeline and points of reference, Doughty describes each block- house. The French officers are named, either in their infamy or heroic efforts. On a broader scale, Doughty compares doctrines. "Combat-activness" is examined as a motivator in small-level combat; the place that wars are really won.
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