Operation Totalize (Book)

[ExSarge]

I stumbled across a book the other day that I felt deserved a mention on this forum. The book is; No Holding Back: Operation Totalize, Normandy, August 1944 by Brian A. Ried ISBN: 1896941400 · Published By: Robin Brass Studio.

Reid has undertaken an in-depth study of TOTALIZE, including a critical examination of the part played by Allied land and air forces. He addresses the strategic situation, the background, planning and development of TOTALIZE, including the air plan, and examines the contribution of the four armies that fought and bled on the high ground south of Caen some six decades ago.

Reid has also uncovered evidence that throws new light on the death of SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann, the top-scoring German tank ace of the Second World War.

Normally I do not recommend operational histories, however this one I believe will appeal to the rookie and the "old campaigner" alike.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

LCol Reid is a regular poster here, FWIW.  The book is indeed excellent - one of a kind, in my opinion. I thought it was mentioned here already but certainly deserves a second mention.

EDIT - y'know, a search only reveals two passing references to it, so good call starting a new thread.

Here's the review at my site http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=No_Holding_Back

And some reviews at amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1896941400/104-4070836-7015930?n=283155

I can't think of an operational history that was more informative or interesting to read. Good call, ExSarge.

 

[ExSarge]

Mike,

Thanks for your kind comments.

LCol Reid,

Thank you for an excellent book on a subject long neglected. If I may quote Oliver Twist "More please!".