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See "Eisenhower's Lieutenants", "World at Arms", even "Band of Brothers" before this for a look at the WWII campaign in 1944.
Prados' reach exceeds his grasp; he sees rough patterns and therefore assumes a strategic lesson where tactics will suffice. Yes, the strike toward Avranches is geographically similar to the Bulge battle, but that offers little general information regarding the end of the battle in Europe; Hitler did the same in Nordwind, ignored by Prados. Hitler had no choice; he had to strike toward the west where he hoped it would succeed; it was a decision of desperation, not strategy.
Hitler simply hit back where he could convince his generals to do so, everywhere and always, especially if (like Monty) he fantasized a blitz advance so strong that the flanks did not need protection. That worked 1940 for the Nazis; by 1944 it was a losing tactic for both sides; by then, neither was shoving "shock troops" into undefended territory
By comparison, Prados' examination of the Allies intelligence is corrective; some texts presume the Allies knew far more than what they possibly could. Similarly, Prados' appreciation of Monty is due support; by the time of the Normandy breakout, Monty had gained his fame and spent the rest of the war making sure it was never in danger, regardless of any harm it caused in the prosecution of the war.
I will admit that I was a bit burned out on Normandy books, and was unsure whether or not there was much else that needed to be said about the campaign. I bought the book primarily because I had played two of Mr. Prados' war game designs on the the subject, and thought the book might give me additional insights into his design intent. Having now completed it, I am delighted I made the effort. Mr. Prados writes a clear account that throws fresh sunlight on some of the campaign's controversies, and does so in a way that does not suggest that he has an axe to grind. I found the book well written and scholarly, a combination all too rare in the recent rush to produce as much about the Second World War as the market will bear. Kudos!
I have read most significant books about Normandy but this book added to my knowledge and understanding of the events of this important period.
The book starts essentially with the July effort of the Americans to get out of bocage country and advance into France.It devotes very few pages to the Normandy landings and the activities of the British that were stuck in front of Caen and focuses on the planning and execution of Gen. Bradley's Cobra operation to break out and into Brittany and the turn toward Paris.that covers the first half of the book and all the month of July 1944 .the description of the operation is well done accurate and detailed enough for this operation to be fully understood without insistence on insignificant details.
In this part of the book the role of ULTRA and other intelligence sources in the Allied decision making process is presented and evaluated.this is followed by a sound strategic analysis both of Allied strategy and German strategy.
The author very clearly demonstrates the capacity and capability of Eisenhower for Grand Strategy when he decided,first and alone,the great turn of the Allied forces to the East toward Paris,abandoning the plans for the conquest of Brittany first,and explains fairly the roles of Bradley ,Patton and the rest.The author thus dispels the smear campaign that Monty and Alanbrooke mainly but also some repeater Historians propagated.The author is soft on Monty's operational stagnation but anyway the myth of Monty's generalship has been debunked by most modern Historians.
Prof. Prados analyses German strategy rationally and deeply without falling into the trap to blame everything on Hitler's madness..Overall he provides a sober,succinct and meaningful interpretation of strategic decisions and intents.
The second part starts with the German counter attack-operation Liege.Prof Prados describes German tactics and their limitations in the application of OKW desires and orders.The counter actions of the Americans are also very clearly outlined.
The author proceeds to explain clearly how the Falaise trap was conceived and executed.It is a very good analysis and a honest evaluation.
The book ends with the drive to Paris.the role of intelligence in this campaign is presented more and better than most other works.
There are many good books about the Normandy campaign. Prof Prados work is one of them and because it is short it can serve as a very good Primer for this period
DVK
This book is a good example on how to approach a topic seemingly exhausted. Mr. Prados is not an expert in the campaign, but, the author approach the subject with the enthusiasm and the energy of the amateur, more the resources and experience accumulated during a career of many years on issues of intelligence analysis and military history.
The result is good, from apparently simple things as the real number of German losses in Normandy (and realities regarding your system replacements, that allowed them to replenish such losses), to the impact of the terrain and the problems in coordination in the allied side, emerges a more complete picture of a complex campaign.
A realistic of the battle for Normandy and the infighting with various factions within the American Army, the British Army, the French Underground, The French Army, and the German Army. It must be remembered that factions of the German Army attempted to kill Hitler doing this period. Despite this the German Army fought well, The Allies fought well. It is great story. Phelps Gose
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