The Pendulum of Battle: Operation Goodwood - July 1944

by Christopher Dunphie

Book Overview

Operation Goodwood, the largest tank battle involving British troops ever to have taken place, has been a perpetual subject of controversy. Was it intended as a breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead, or not? Was it a success or failure? Did it lead to a severe crisis in confidence over Field Marshal Montgomery's leadership?

This book seeks to unearth the true background, reasons, aims and achievement of Goodwood, set in the context of the overall...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844152782
• ISBN13: 9781844152780
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Leo Cooper
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.2"