D-Day Through German Eyes: How the Wehrmacht Lost France

This book explores the German perspective of D-Day and the campaign in Normandy, highlighting the experiences of divisional and regimental commanders and their men, who were outnumbered and outgunned but held Normandy for ten weeks. The book reveals the German view of the invasion and campaign, including their preparation and forces, and discusses the challenges they faced.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 15 October 2020
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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The story of D-Day and the triumphant liberation of France by the Allies is well-known, but is it all true? The Wehrmacht, despite its experience, equipment, and successes in Italy and Russia, was not prepared for the impending invasion. Berlin had years to prepare, but the German perspective on the invasion and campaign remains largely unexplored.

Previous histories have focused on the 'clash of the generals,' highlighting the battles between von Runstedt and Eisenhower, Montgomery and Rommel. However, on the German side, the focus was on the divisional and regimental commanders, known as the 'German D-Day colonels,' who were responsible for defeating the invasion. These colonels and their men, outnumbered and outgunned, held Normandy for ten whole weeks against the greatest seaborne invasion force ever assembled.

Despite their valiant efforts, the Germans ultimately lost the battle, and many of these unsung leaders ended up killed, wounded, or captured in the fighting. The men who fought for the Germans ranged from elite Waffen-SS stormtroopers to bewildered teenagers, old men, 'recycled invalids,' and even anti-communist Eastern legions.

Written from the 'other side' and told through the words of the veterans, this book offers a unique perspective on the D-Day invasion and campaign. It sheds light on the experiences of the German soldiers and commanders, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges and sacrifices they faced.

In conclusion, the story of D-Day and the liberation of France is a complex and multifaceted one. While the Allies' ingenuity, courage, and military force played a significant role, it is important to recognize the contributions of the German soldiers and commanders who fought against them. This book provides a valuable insight into the German perspective on the invasion and campaign, offering a new understanding of the events that shaped the Second World War.

\n Weight: 272g\n
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781398103238\n \n