Overview
Adolf Hitler invaded Western Europe on 10 May 1940. After breaking through the supposedly impenetrable' Ardennes, Erwin Rommel was at the forefront of the Wehrmacht's audacious drive through France. Rommel, who had no prior experience leading an armoured division in combat, moved with such speed and nerve that he frequently surprised French units by arriving far earlier than expected. Crossing the Meuse River, we follow Rommel in what he referred to as practically a lightning Tour de France' as he pushed through northern France to the English Channel. His spectacular victory at the coastal port of Saint-Val ry-en-Caux was crowned by the capture of Cherbourg. Following the armistice, Rommel was involved in re-enacting certain battles, such as crossing the Somme, for the documentary Sieg im Westen (Victory in the West). This is the story of Rommel and the 7th Panzer Division the so-called Ghost Division' in France, 1940. AUTHOR: Over the past thirty years David Mitchelhill-Green has travelled the globe in search of lost stories from the Second World War. His photographic investigations have featured in the magazine After the Battle and national newspapers. David is the author of Rommel in North Africa; With Rommel in the Desert; Air WAR over North Africa; Fighting in the Ukraine and Tobruk 1942. Several years in Japan led to an interest in Japanese history and the co-authoring of Castles of the Samurai and Samurai Castles. David lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Jennifer and two children. 200 images
Full Product Details
Author: David Mitchelhill-Green
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
ISBN: 9781526715173
ISBN 10: 1526715171
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 04 June 2024
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""For those interested in the blitzkrieg, the fall of France in 1940, or Rommel's exploits pre - North African campaign, this book belongs on your bookshelf... Highly Recommended.""-- ""AMPS"" ""This book will be of great interest to modelers and military historians... Book is highly recommended.""-- ""AMPS Indianapolis""
""There is plenty here to inform and inspire, particularly modelers, as there are a few scenes recorded from different angles across a couple of pages. Easily recommended...""-- ""Armorama"" ""For those interested in the blitzkrieg, the fall of France in 1940, or Rommel's exploits pre - North African campaign, this book belongs on your bookshelf... Highly Recommended.""-- ""AMPS"" ""This book will be of great interest to modelers and military historians... Book is highly recommended.""-- ""AMPS Indianapolis""
Author Information
Over the past thirty years David Mitchelhill-Green has travelled the globe in search of lost stories from the Second World War. His photographic investigations have featured in the magazine _After the Battle_ and national newspapers. David is the author of _Rommel in North Africa_; _With Rommel in the Desert_; _Air WAR over North Africa_; _Fighting in the Ukraine_ and _Tobruk 1942_. Several years in Japan led to an interest in Japanese history and the co-authoring of _Castles of the Samurai_ and _Samurai Castles_. David lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Jennifer and two children.
