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Summary: A NEW ANGLE ON "MARKET-GARDEN"
Review: A compelling read for all WW2 historians. Excellent maps and photos linked to articulate German viewpoints make this book a very enjoyable and factual account of the tragady of this battle. Once again the rate of recovery of the German Armed Forces at this stage of the war is truely remarkable considering they were up against three elite Parachute Divisions.
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Summary: A riveting account of the German mastery of improvisation
Review: A fine addition to the literature about the doomed MARKET-GARDEN campaign. Kershaw does a fantastic job of gathering together information that no other MARKET-GARDEN historian has been able to do --- a knock by knock account from the German side.The photographs that Kershaw has put in the book are amazing. Most of the photographs I have never seen before. The combat photographs are fantastic. It is rare that photographs and history blend together so well in a serious scholarly text. The book will delight any student of the MARKET-GARDEN operation. A few words of warning. First, the book does not examine the Allied point of view at all. In fact, the book basically assumes that the reader will be familiar with the major Allied players and their objectives (ex. the book often refers to Col. John Frost's men at Arnhem bridge -- however, the book never really explains who Frost is). Given that book is probably written for people interested in the subject-matter, this criticism is minor. Also, Kershaw's prose is not like Stephen Ambrose fo Citizen Soldiers fame. Kershaw is not a writer by trade. Nevertheless, Kershaw's personalized treatment of events will keep the reader captivated from page 1 until the epilogue. When I picked up IT NEVER SNOWS IN SEPTEMBER it had been a while since I read a MARKET-GARDEN book. Therefore, I read Kershaw's book and Cornelius Ryan's A BRIDGE TOO FAR back to back. Wow. What a double-header that was! Bottom line: highly recomended.
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Summary: Two Thumbs Up-- A Marvelous Achievement
Review: A fine addition to the literature about the doomed MARKET-GARDEN campaign. Kershaw does a fantastic job of gathering together information that no other MARKET-GARDEN historian has been able to do --- a knock by knock account from the German side. The photographs that Kershaw has put in the book are amazing. Most of the photographs I have never seen before. The combat photographs are fantastic. It is rare that photographs and history blend together so well in a serious scholarly text. The book will delight any student of the MARKET-GARDEN operation. A few words of warning. First, the book does not examine the Allied point of view at all. In fact, the book basically assumes that the reader will be familiar with the major Allied players and their objectives (ex. the book often refers to Col. John Frost's men at Arnhem bridge -- however, the book never really explains who Frost is). Given that book is probably written for people interested in the subject-matter, this criticism is minor. Also, Kershaw's prose is not like Stephen Ambrose fo Citizen Soldiers fame. Kershaw is not a writer by trade. Nevertheless, Kershaw's personalized treatment of events will keep the reader captivated from page 1 until the epilogue. When I picked up IT NEVER SNOWS IN SEPTEMBER it had been a while since I read a MARKET-GARDEN book. Therefore, I read Kershaw's book and Cornelius Ryan's A BRIDGE TOO FAR back to back. Wow. What a double-header that was! Bottom line: highly recomended.
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Summary: The finest and most unique work on Market-Garden available.
Review: As a historian who has interest in Operation Market-Garden, Robert Kershaw's work is truly awesome. From the text, photographs and color maps this is a book that MUST find a home in your World War Two library. Esential for anyone researching this awesome (and tragic) battle
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Summary: would highly recommend
Review: As somebody else mentioned here, Cornelius Ryan's "A Bridge Too Far" and this title are the best combination; Market-Garden viewed from both sides...This book offers many photos as well; a must for anyone researching this part of the history...
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Summary: An excellent history...
Review: For anyone interested in a comprehensive understanding of how the Market Garden campaign was fought by the German forces, this book is essential. It provides a thorough analysis of the units that fought the battle, their individual strengths and compositions, in addition to the roles they played in the actions at Arnhem, Nijmegen, and other sectors of fighting.
Kershaw's book is concise and objective. He clearly illustrates the actions fought, and draws sound conclusions on how and why German successes were achieved, as well as failiures. It is one of the best chronicles of battle at the Kampfgruppe level that this reader has encountered.
Numerous personal recollections are drawn upon, enlivening the academic recital of operational details. It is also supported by a generous selection of maps and photos that complement the text.
Detailed and very readable at the same time, it must rank among the foremost works on the battle for the crucial bridges targeted in Market Garden.
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Summary: An excellent history...
Review: For anyone interested in a comprehensive understanding of how the Market Garden campaign was fought by the German forces, this book is essential. It provides a thorough analysis of the units that fought the battle, their individual strengths and compositions, in addition to the roles they played in the actions at Arnhem, Nijmegen, and other sectors of fighting.
Kershaw's book is concise and objective. He clearly illustrates the actions fought, and draws sound conclusions on how and why German successes were achieved, as well as failiures. It is one of the best chronicles of battle at the Kampfgruppe level that this reader has encountered.
Numerous personal recollections are drawn upon, enlivening the academic recital of operational details. It is also supported by a generous selection of maps and photos that complement the text.
Detailed and very readable at the same time, it must rank among the foremost works on the battle for the crucial bridges targeted in Market Garden.
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Summary: A great follow up
Review: For those who are interested in a in depth work about MARKET-GARDEN, this book is for you. While Ryan's "A Bridge Too Far" covers the whole battle from all points, this book tells the German story. While books like "Arhnem", and "Poles Apart" cover the British and Polish views, this book only tells the tale of the Germans. While one cannot grasp the whole battle from this book, it is a great follow up for the serious reader. The Germans where made up of rag-tag units thrown together quickly, yet beat a crack Airborne Army. This is a must read....
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Summary: A great follow up
Review: For those who are interested in a in depth work about MARKET-GARDEN, this book is for you. While Ryan's "A Bridge Too Far" covers the whole battle from all points, this book tells the German story. While books like "Arhnem", and "Poles Apart" cover the British and Polish views, this book only tells the tale of the Germans. While one cannot grasp the whole battle from this book, it is a great follow up for the serious reader. The Germans where made up of rag-tag units thrown together quickly, yet beat a crack Airborne Army. This is a must read....
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Summary: A great follow up
Review: For those who are interested in a in depth work about MARKET-GARDEN, this book is for you. While Ryan's "A Bridge Too Far" covers the whole battle from all points, this book tells the German story. While books like "Arhnem", and "Poles Apart" cover the British and Polish views, this book only tells the tale of the Germans. While one cannot grasp the whole battle from this book, it is a great follow up for the serious reader. The Germans where made up of rag-tag units thrown together quickly, yet beat a crack Airborne Army. This is a must read....
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