Walcheren 1944

Storming Hitler's island fortress

Walcheren 1944 cover

Walcheren 1944

Storming Hitler's island fortress

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A compact, illustrated volume detailing the capture of Walcheren by amphibious assault.

Although the Alllies captured Antwerp in September 1944, the port itself could not be opened due to the continued German presence on the island of Walcheren, which guarded the port entrance. In November, the Allies launched an assault on the island, using a number of Commando units. Supported by warships and assault vehicles, the Allies fought their way ashore and engaged in deadly streets battles with the Germans.

Richard Brookes examines the capture and how it would ensure the Allies had sufficient logistic arrangements in place to hold off the German assault in the Ardennes.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing forces
Opposing plans
The Walcheren campaign
After the battle

The battlefield today
Glossary
Further reading
Index

Product details

Published 20 Jun 2011
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781849082372
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 35 b/w; 38 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 235
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks (1912–1992) was born in Philadelphi…

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Graham Turner

Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, spec…

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