6th Airborne Division achieved its objectives on D-Day. It then held the line for three months during the Normandy Campaign - a task for which it was not adequately equipped. How did 'Windy' Gale and his troops accomplish this?
Andrew Wheale Bücher
Ham & Jam
6th Airborne Division in Normandy - Generating Combat Effectiveness: November 1942 - September 1944
- 270 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Major-General Richard Gale's leadership transformed the British 6th Airborne Division into a formidable force during the Normandy Campaign from June to August 1944. His strategic approach addressed the chaotic conditions of airborne operations between 1939 and 1945, allowing the division to successfully meet its objectives despite initial uncertainties. The book highlights Gale's pivotal role in shaping effective military tactics and the impact of his command on the success of airborne missions during a critical period in World War II.