Kurzbeschreibung
"Market Garden" was one of the most audacious, and controversial, operations of World War II. If Montgomery's plan - described in this book - had succeeded, the war could have been ended in 1944. But the attack failed disastrously and British paratroopers were cut off for nine days. Of the 10,000 men involved, less than 2000 came out. The author looks at the combatants closely, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, and explains the difefrent phases of the battle.
Synopsis
"Market Garden" was one of the most audacious, and controversial, operations of World War II. If Montgomery's plan - described in this book - had succeeded, the war could have been ended in 1944. But the attack failed disastrously and British paratroopers were cut off for nine days. Of the 10,000 men involved, less than 2000 came out. The author looks at the combatants closely, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, and explains the difefrent phases of the battle.