Hitler'S Pre-Emptive War: The Battle for Norway, 1940 by Henrik O. Lunde (Englis

Description: Hitler'S Pre-Emptive War by Henrik O. Lunde After Hitler conquered Poland, the British began to exert control of the Norwegian coast, an action that threatened to outflank from the start Germanys hegemony on the Continent. He quickly responded with a series of assaults. Airlifted infantry and paratroopers were dispatched to Scandinavia, seizing Norwegian strong points. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A thorough examination of one of historys revolutionary campaigns . . . After Hitler conquered Poland, and while still fine-tuning his plans against France, the British began to exert control of the coastline of neutral Norway, an action that threatened to cut off Germanys iron-ore conduit to Sweden and outflank from the start its hegemony on the Continent. The Germans quickly responded with a dizzying series of assaults, using every tool of modern warfare developed in the previous generation. Airlifted infantry, mountain troops and paratroopers were dispatched to the Scandinavian nation, seizing Norwegian strong points while forestalling larger but more cumbersome Allied units. The German navy also set sail, taking a brutal beating at the hands of Britannia, while ensuring with its sacrifice that key harbors could be held open for resupply. As dive bombers soared overhead, small but elite German units traversed forbidding terrain to ambush Allied units trying to forge inland. At Narvik, some 6,000 German troops battled 20,000 French and British, until the Allies were finally forced to withdraw by the great disaster in France, which had then get underway. As a veritable coda to the campaign, the aircraft carrier Glorious, while trying to sail back to Britain, was hammered under the waves by the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst. The air, airborne, sea, amphibious, infantry, armor and commando aspects of this brief but violent campaign are here covered in meticulous detail. Henrik Lunde, a native Norwegian and former U.S. Special Operations colonel, has written perhaps the most objective account to date of a campaign in which 20th century military innovation found its first fertile playing field. REVIEWS: While its almost impossible to find a new book about a hitherto unexplored WWII-related subject, its almost as unlikely to discover a new book that turns out to be the best yet written on the topic. . . . Henrik Lundes new Hitlers Pre-Emptive War is certainly not the first book about the 1940 invasion of Norway and the battles around Narvik, but it sure looks like the best. -Stone and Stone Second World War Books "Lunde has thoroughly dissected both ground and naval battles and managed to make a complex politico-military situation clear. . . . military collections will want to acquire this excellent effort . . ." -Library Journal "Well written with an unbiased eye. . . . Every aspect is covered, with British, French, German and Norwegian viewpoints, decisions and actions all being taken fairly into account. . . . Its an interesting story and one I would recommend." - Military Modeling "..a detailed, well laid out history… essential reading; a must-have in your military library and a job very well done by the author." - Military Model Craft International "This large book will fuel debate. . . . Exhaustive research and intellectual detachment enable the author to bring objectivity and a fresh interpretation to a subject that has been until now laden with national self-justification. . . . Holds the readers interest while progressing seamlessly from political and strategic decisions to theater operations and tactics of the various national forces engaged, including describing and analyzing combat on land, at sea, and in the air. . . . This book is a gem." -Parameters "…an excellent job of compiling research material, which can be quite challenging due to the bias of whats out there…tough to put down…well written and thoroughly researched." - Internet Modeler "Thoroughly researched, objective and thoughtfully written… a highly recommended addition to the historiography of World War II, and sheds new light on this misunderstood campaign." - Carlo DEste, World War II Magazine "A very detailed look at what was the first "joint" operation of the Second World War, the highly risky and amazingly successful German invasion of Normandy in April 1940…a comprehensive account of what was one of the most complex campaigns of the war…" -The NYMAS Review 16 pages of photographs Notes A thorough examination of the Battle for Norway in 1940, covering all aspects of this brief but violent campaign. Author Biography Colonel Henrik O. Lunde served three tours in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. After a prestigious career in the military, Lunde has written a number of books, including four military history books and numerous articles on military history. Table of Contents Preface & Acknowledgments Prologue 1. Allied Plans-Flawed, Inadequate, and Hesitant 2. German Plans--Bold, Imaginative, and Reckless 3. Ignored Warnings--Ships Passing in the Night 4. Narvik Area Defenses 5. The German Attack on Narvik 6. Destroyer Battle 7. Confusion and Disarray 8. Beachhead Consolidation and Second Naval Battle 9. The Narvik Front, April 13-26 10. Campaigns in the South 11. The Norwegian-French Offensive, April 29-May 12 12. 2nd Mountain Division to the Rescue 13. The Bjerkvik Landing and the Mountain Offensive 14. The Loss of Nordland Province 15. The Week that Lost the Campaign--Strained Relations 16. Time Runs Out 17. Evacuation, Armistice, and Disaster Epilogue Maps Command Structures Operational Code Names Bibliography Index Review …a solid account of the campaign that is both informative and readable, with a focus on military operations that include German, British, French and Norwegian. * War Books Review *... an objective account of the campaign that followed in Norway... * Britain at War Magazine *...a detailed, well-laid out history of the German operation which led to the invasion of neutral Norway in 1940... The author provides meticulous information from German, Norwegian and British sources which provide us with an incredible insight into the two major powers and neutral Norway ... The author masterfully draws a clear image of the belligerents, their units, troops, moral, ammunition and fighting prowess ... This book is essential reading; a must-have in your military library and a job very well done by the author. I urge the reader to secure his copy especially if the early days of Blitzkrieg interest you. * Military Modelcraft *"Lunde cuts a path to clarity... he masterfully illumines the significance of smaller, tactical events against larger, strategic outcomes... Unlike some studies of this contentious campaign, Lundes absorbing, annotated account relentlessly mines and matches multiple international sources... Read this able account – and luxuriate in lessons learned. Robustly recommended." * Cybermodeler.com * Review Quote "..will undoubtedly become recognized as a milestone among the books about Norway in 1940." Details ISBN1935149334 Language English ISBN-10 1935149334 ISBN-13 9781935149330 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Subtitle The Battle for Norway, 1940 Place of Publication Havertown Country of Publication United States DEWEY 940.542181 Illustrations 16 pages illustrations Author Henrik O. Lunde Short Title HITLERS PRE EMPTIVE WAR Imprint Casemate Publishers UK Release Date 2010-12-07 AU Release Date 2010-12-07 NZ Release Date 2010-12-07 Pages 616 Publisher Casemate Publishers Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2010-11-01 US Release Date 2010-11-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137442890;

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