Battle of the Reichswald Book – Peter Elstob 1970

Description

Battle of the Reichswald
Purnell’s History of the Second World War – Battle Book No. 16

Offered here is Battle Book No. 16 from the highly collectible Purnell’s History of the Second World War series — Battle of the Reichswald.

 Book Details

• Title: Battle of the Reichswald

• Series: Purnell’s History of the Second World War – Battle Book No. 16

• Publisher: Purnell & Sons

• Format: Softcover, illustrated

• Subject: Allied offensive in Germany, 1945

Historical Background

This volume examines the fierce fighting in the Reichswald Forest during Operation Veritable, launched in February 1945 as Allied forces pushed into western Germany in the final months of World War II.

British and Canadian troops battled through flooded terrain, dense woodland, and determined German resistance as part of the wider Rhineland campaign. The operation played a crucial role in breaching Germany’s western defenses and paving the way for the crossing of the Rhine.

Inside you’ll find:

• Clear analysis of strategy and command decisions

• Maps outlining troop movements

• Period photographs

• Concise, accessible narrative typical of the Purnell Battle Book series

Why Add This to Your Collection?

• Part of the sought-after Purnell WWII Battle Book run

• Covers a significant but often overlooked late-war campaign

• Illustrated vintage military history booklet

• Ideal for collectors of WWII history and campaign studies

A solid addition for anyone building a complete Purnell Battle Book collection or with an interest in the final Allied offensives in Europe.

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