1944-Americans in Brittany:The Battle for Brest
by Johnathon Gawne
Excellent description of the Brittany Campaign. This is one of those campaigns that gets overlooked sometimes and I have not seen that many good pieces on it or the Battle of Brest. The author used an unusual style for the chapters. He broke them down by unit.
1. Brittany- (overview and history of the peninsula up to 44)
2. 4th Armored Division
3. Task Force A
4. 6th Armored Division
5. 83rd Infantry Division
6. Task Force B
7. Rangers and Task Force Sugar
8. The Opposing Sides
9. The Artillery War
10. 8th Infantry Division
11. 29th Infantry Division
12. 2nd Infantry Division
13. In the City
14. The Crozon Peninsula
15. The Fighting is Over
Vivid descriptions of the quick campaign up the peninsula and then the slogging match for Brest and the surrounding forts. The book is only 160 pages, but is quite large size wise. The author consulted heavily with veterans and their stories and pictures are shown throughout. The book is heavily illiustrated. Detailed maps and org charts are shown as well as short bio's on commanders both US and German. Also shown are pictures of uniforms and equipment from both sides, but the book is foremost a history book. Does a good breakdown on the units involved from both sides. Definately worth the money.
Jack T
by Johnathon Gawne
Excellent description of the Brittany Campaign. This is one of those campaigns that gets overlooked sometimes and I have not seen that many good pieces on it or the Battle of Brest. The author used an unusual style for the chapters. He broke them down by unit.
1. Brittany- (overview and history of the peninsula up to 44)
2. 4th Armored Division
3. Task Force A
4. 6th Armored Division
5. 83rd Infantry Division
6. Task Force B
7. Rangers and Task Force Sugar
8. The Opposing Sides
9. The Artillery War
10. 8th Infantry Division
11. 29th Infantry Division
12. 2nd Infantry Division
13. In the City
14. The Crozon Peninsula
15. The Fighting is Over
Vivid descriptions of the quick campaign up the peninsula and then the slogging match for Brest and the surrounding forts. The book is only 160 pages, but is quite large size wise. The author consulted heavily with veterans and their stories and pictures are shown throughout. The book is heavily illiustrated. Detailed maps and org charts are shown as well as short bio's on commanders both US and German. Also shown are pictures of uniforms and equipment from both sides, but the book is foremost a history book. Does a good breakdown on the units involved from both sides. Definately worth the money.
Jack T
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