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Patton's Gap

by Richard Rohmer

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This 2nd revised edition contains new revelations about relationships between Allied commanders. Rohmer explains who was to blame for one of the most staggering blunders of World War II and discloses the identity of the young Canadian pilot who caught Rommel, leading to his removal from the Battle of Normandy.

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Sturgeon 243 reviews

Well researched and written with an interesting revelation of how things went wrong in time or war.

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Canonical title: Patton's Gap
Important places: Normandy, France
Important events: World War II (1939 | 1945); Operation Overlord (1944-06-06 | 1944-08-30)

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 940.54 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- Military history of World War II
LCC: D756.5 .N6 .R6 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 8
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Published: 1981
Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 940.54
LCC: D756.5 .N6 .R6

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