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Cross Channel Attack ReviewThe book begins with the growth of the Anglo-American alliance that began in 1940 as a simple liaison relationship, a conduit for communication that would develop into a full fledge alliance in December 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and Hitler declared war on the US.
Using primary records, the author reconstructs the key discussions, meetings and conferences that will lead up to the Normandy landings. The true relationship of the allies is shown, showing where they agreed on planning and strategy but also how the two countries differed on objectives. The relationship was quite contentious throughout the entire period. There was friction not only with the politicos but also with the military commanders. He takes you step by step through the many stumbling blocks and variations of Operation Overlord and the people influencing the operation. This pre invasion history of the Allies is quite extensive, taking up half the book.
In Chapter four, the discussion moves to the German Army, explaining that by late 1943, its ranks were thinning out due to casualties and by forming the second front in the west. It goes on to describe in detail the defensive measures taken to repulse the expected landings. The author also provides good coverage of German history in France from mid 1940 when France surrendered to Operation Sea Lion right up to June 1944.
The defensive measures put in place in 1944 was specially interesting and includes fortifications, mine fields, beach obstacles to division deployments. Rommel was hoping for several more months to complete his preparation. By June he had accomplished a lot but there was more to do. The impact the Eastern Front had on the West is also discussed. You'll read about the divisons transferred to the Eastern Front or Italy, diluting the strength in France, Denmark. The panzer divisions get special attention from the author as well but the dwindling Luftwaffe receives adequate but less attention.
The rest of the book covers the tactical aspects of reaching the beach, fighting to get ashore and forming a beachhead on Omaha and Utah. The fighting coverage continues through the month of June culminating in the capture of Cherbourg.
The author will describe, as the Navy guns continue their barrage, the ordeal of the 1st ID, 29th ID and 4th ID in securing their respective beaches against horrific crossfire. He'll describe the difficulties the 2nd Ranger Battalion had at Pointe du Hoc while the 82nd and 101st Airborne try to secure their drop zones. He'll explain the bravery of Cota and Roosevelt as they direct their men off the beach. The battle coverage is very good though not elaborate; anecdotal experiences are not represented. Discussions of V Corps and VII Corps continue to be covered as they fight their way off the beach. He'll continue to explain the daily events for the month as they slowly push the Germans back.
Another book in the series, "Breakout and Pursuit", will take up after Cherbourg and include Operation Cobra to the Falaise Pocket etc.
In addition to the narrative, there are six maps showing some of the key engagements. The black and white maps were good but I was hoping for more of them. There are many great photos; these are some of the best you'll find of Normandy and includes key commanders, aerial photos of hedgerow country, soldiers and battle scenes.
There is an extensive Appendix that includes the Overlord Plans, important documents, table of equivalent ranks, divisional comparison, German deployments, recipients of the DSC, a Glossary of key names and Code Words. In addition to the extensive Appendix, Footnotes, a Bibliography and Index are provided.
This is an excellent standalone book and would also complement the fine books by Joseph Balkoski, enhancing the overall experience of the D-Day invasion and the early weeks in Normandy.
This is one of a large series of books published by the US Army. I have a few of these books and all have been excellent and would recommend them all to WWII enthusiasts.Cross Channel Attack Overview

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