Operation Bluecoat - Over the Battlefield: Breakout from Normandy - Hardcover

Ian Daglish

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848840497 ISBN 13: 9781848840492

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military, 2009

Synopsis

After two months of bitter combat in Normandy, Operation BLUECOAT transformed the campaign into a war of movement.

This is the story of the British breakthrough begun on 30 July by 11th Armoured Division, Guards Armoured Division, and the infantry of 15th (Scottish) Division. This was initially opposed by 21. Panzerdivision, and later by the Germans' most powerful formations in the west: 9. SS-Panzer `Hohenstaufen' and 10. SS-Panzer `Frundsberg'. Under the hot summer sun, thrust met with counter thrust in a rapidly changing mobile battle, culminating in the August struggle for mastery of Perrier Ridge and Estry, and the Germans' headlong retreat from Normandy.

In common with other titles in the 'Over the Battlefield' series, this entirely new study brings together previously unseen evidence to present an important Normandy battle in very great detail. The unfolding action is illustrated using aerial photography of the battlefield and period Army maps supported by extensive illustrations.

About this title

Review:

`This is a useful addition to the popular literature of GOODWOOD
that addresses some vexed questions and adds an interesting new source of evidence.' -- British Commission for Military History

`This book brings a dimension to understanding the battlefield
that is not often available with such clarity.
A must for the Normandy Battleguide and a very readable and
engaging narrative history (with bite) for the general reader.' --Guild of Battlefield Guides

`I would have everyone read it in order to give them an idea
of what tank warfare is really all about.' --David Fletcher, The Tank Museum, Bovington

About the Author:

Ian Daglish read history at Trinity College, Cambridge. Among his published works are Operation GOODWOOD and Operation EPSOM both in the Over the Battlefield Series.

Ian is a marketing professional, offering consultancy and interim management services. He is married with two daughters and lives in Cheshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1848840497
• ISBN 13: 9781848840492
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272