Clash of Arms: How the Allies Won in NormandyThis volume examines how the Western Allies learned - on the battlefield - how to defeat the Nazi war machine. Beginning with an investigation of the interwar neglect that left the Allied militaries incapable of defeating Nazi aggression at the start of World War II, Russell Hart examines the wartime paths the Allies took toward improved military effectiveness. Central to his comparative study is the complex interplay of personalities, military culture, and wartime realities that determined how accurately the combatants learned the lessons of war, and how effectively they enhanced their battle capabilities. |
Contents
The Interwar Period | 17 |
The Leviathan Awakens | 69 |
Toils and Troubles | 101 |
The Politics of Neglect | 165 |
Blitzkrieg Unleashed | 195 |
Normandy 1944 | 247 |
The Leviathan Triumphant | 271 |
Montgomerys Best Batsmen Fail | 303 |
Learning the Hard Way | 341 |
The Defeat of the Westheer | 371 |
Conclusion | 409 |
Bibliography | 421 |
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations | 451 |
About the Book 469 | |
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