Military Operations Of The Dutch Army 10 - 17 May 1940 - Softcover

Doorman OBE, P. L. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190603382X ISBN 13: 9781906033828

Publisher: Helion and Company, 2010

Synopsis

Most studies of the 1940 Western Campaign have tended to focus on a narrow range of topics, principally those relating the German forces or the epic of Dunkirk. The publication of this title is aimed at redressing the balance by providing a detailed account of the operations of the Dutch army during this campaign. The author begins by presenting a detailed account of the Dutch army prior to the campaign, including its plan of campaign. He also includes a fascinating chapter discussing the geography of the Netherlands from a military point of view. The remainder of the text consists of a daily account of the Dutch army's operations down to regimental or independent battalion-level. In doing so, the author clearly demonstrates the combat capability of the Dutch troops and the brave and tenacious defence with which they met the German invasion. Appendices provide detailed order-of-battle, and sample orders. This is a significant contribution to the literature available on the 1940 campaign in France and the Low Countries.

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About the Author

P.L.G. Doorman OBE specializes in World War II history.

About this edition

• Publisher: Helion and Company
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 190603382X
• ISBN 13: 9781906033828
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80