21 Days in Normandy
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21 Days in Normandy Maj. Gen. George Kitching and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division Author:Angelo Caravaggio Language:English Format:Hardcover Dimensions:6.5" x 9.5" Pages:336 Photos:16 b/w maps, approx. 25 photos Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781473870710 Item No. 9781473870710 The Canadian 4th armored division crossed the Channel in July 1944 to reinforce the invading forces and assist in the Allied attempts to breakout of the Normandy beachhead around. They were heavily engaged in Operation Totalize and Operation Tractable but have been criticized for their failure to close the ‘Falaise gap’ and complete the entrapment of withdrawing German forces. Their commander, Major General George Kitching, was relieved of his command after just 21 days in action.Angelo Caravaggio reexamines the division’s performance and particularly that of its leadership. Using new information, he establishes that, despite e

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