I have been interested in the 1940 campaign for many years now and this is reflected in the contents of my bookshelves. While other books have come and gone, however, one gets re-read about once a decade and referred to frequently. So if you only ever read one book about this period make sure it is Mr. Horne's finest. After delving deeply into the background to both the war and the state of it's protagonists, a detailed yet very readable account of the campaign itself. It is, and is likely to remain one of my top ten books!
During the conversation at Shrivenham, a couple of people recommended this book. I've only just begun reading it and so far the author is addressing the concept (was there one?) and overuse of the word 'Blitzkrieg.' So far so good.
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An area of specific interest for me as well... based on your review I just found myself a copy of Horne on Amazon and have ordered.. I look forward to the read...
'Blitzkrieg' by Len Deighton is an excellent intro to the battle of France 1940. There has only been one incidence of Blitzkrieg and that is France 1940. Poland most definitely did not experience a blitzkrieg and in other war from 1940 to date has any army carried out a blitzkrieg as per the laid down conditions.
Steve the Wargamer
A sound investment sir!
Dancing Cake Tin
The Deighton book is indeed a good read.
Tim - you were bang on the money - half way through - it's a cracking read!
Steve the Wargamer
Glad to hear it. I'm currently (re)reading another of Horne's books.
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