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The Blitzkrieg legend : the 1940 campaign in the West / Karl-Heinz Frieser with John T. Greenwood.
| Author/creator | Frieser, Karl-Heinz |
| Other author | Greenwood, John T. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2005. |
| Description | xx, 507 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Blitzkrieg-Legende. English |
| Contents | The Blitzkrieg: word and concept -- Blitzkrieger without the Blitzkrieg concept: the background of the campaign in the west -- The struggle over the sickle cut plan -- The 1940 Ardennes Offensive -- The decisive battle: the breakthrough of Panzer Corps Guderian at Sedan -- The collapse of the Meuse Front -- The push to the Channel Coast and the problem of the exposed flank -- The "Miracle of Dunkirk" -- The end of the campaign in the west -- Causes of victory and defeat -- Summary and epilogue. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [357]-483) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005016997 |
| ISBN | 1591142946 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D756.3.F7513 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |