The Canadian Army and the Normandy campaign : a study of failure in high command /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	English, John A. (John Alan)
Imprint:	New York : Praeger, 1991.
Description:	xvii, 347 p., [5] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Canada. -- Canadian Army -- History -- World War, 1939-1945. Canada. -- Canadian Army. World War (1939-1945) World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy Military campaigns. Normandy (France) -- History France -- Normandy. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1145163

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ISBN:	027593019X (alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-337) and index.

Table of Contents:

Foreword
Preface
Prologue: Of Ignorant Armies Long Forgotten Winters
The Canadian Corps and the British Mold
The Bellows of Peace Shaping an Expeditionary Force
The Staff Caste Battle Drill Die
The Montgomery Measurement
Epilogue: Final Tempering Half-Forgotten Summer
The Imprint of Doctrine Cast of Commanders Throes Beyond the Beach Cold Eye on Death
The Amiens Alchemy Case Hardening
Conclusion: Final Casting
Appendix A. Some General Notes on What to Look for When Visiting a Regiment
Appendix B. Tank and Gun Comparisons
Select Bibliography
Index

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