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OverviewIn June 1944, Allied forces fighting desperately to establish a foothold in Normandy and then breakout of the confining bocage found themselves opposed by a bewildering array of formations of the German Wehrmacht. Among them were the newly formed German II Parachute Corps. This gripping new account examines the exploits of Germany's II Parachute Corps and its commander, Eugen Meindl from the Allied invasion on 6 June to the end of August 1944. Meindl was the epitome of the senior German airborne commander in World War II. Tough, experienced, and aggressive, he cared deeply for his troops. His Parachute Corps fought stubbornly for three weeks, before being forced to fall back. Trapped along with the bulk of the German Seventh Army in the Falaise pocket, Meindl and his paratroopers maintained their discipline and were selected by the Commander in Chief of OB West to lead the German breakout to the east. That they managed to do so, despite suffering grievous losses, while so many around them died or surrendered, is a testament to their dedication and fighting ability. Theirs is a story that deserves to be told. AUTHOR: Gilberto Villahermosa is a serving member of the US military in Yemen. He holds a Masters degrees from Columbia University and has authored several books including Hitler's Paratrooper: 'The Life and Battles of Rudolf Witzig'. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gilberto VilahermosaPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Frontline Books ISBN: 9781848327719ISBN 10: 1848327714 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 07 August 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsFor the author's ability to help you visualize the Normandy battles the book is worth its weight. When you add in the incredible amount of detail that you will learn about the Fallschirmjager the book is a steal. I cannot recommend it highly enough. --A Wargamers Needful Things Author InformationCOLONEL (RETIRED) GILBERTO VILAHERMOSA is an Army Master Parachutist, Strategist, and Military Historian. He holds Masters Degrees from Columbia University and has authored several books, including Hitler's Paratrooper: The Life and Battles of Rudolph Witzig. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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