David C. Isby

Informative, but unbalanced analysis of what the Allies faced at Normandy.
David Isby's introduction provides an excellent framework for reading and utilizing these raw data. In summary, a tactically proficient defense within a strategic and communications deficient higher echelon command structure.

A well written comparison of 2 warhorses and the subsequent lessons that their meeting had on tank design and development for both the US and Russia. The art as usual is spectacular.

A pretty good coverage of US liberation and capture missions since WWII. The treatment of the missions seems to be pretty even-handed and to cover most of the issues involved in each situation. While some references to operations of other nations might have deserved a little more coverage as they were referenced repeatedly, overall this work provides good coverage of these US missions and all of their component parts.

Well worth reading for anyone who is interested in the development of US show more special operations or any of the missions covered in the book. show less

A well written comparison of 2 warhorses and the subsequent lessons that their meeting had on tank design and development for both the US and Russia. The art as usual is spectacular.