Victory at Falaise: The Soldier's Story

by Denis Whitaker

The authors recognize Falaise as a hard-fought and terribly significant victory for the Allies, which runs contrary to most assessments of the Normandy battle. The Whitakers have always generated controversy with their books, and they prove that the German army -- far from escaping through what is known as the Falaise Gap -- were actually routed in Normandy. And the Canadians were there.

Genres: Military Fiction

371 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Steven W Oatway · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best War related books I have ever read. The writing style flows well, and it gives a clear and detailed account of exactly what happened without resorting to a slanted view from one side. Read this to understand what happened like the fact that the Allied Fighter Bombers did more moral damage than physical, and what was really to blame for the slow end of the encirclement. All the time understanding that it was a monumental defeat of the very experienced German Army by a bickering, and sometimes inefficient Allied Army from different nations that was slowed down by a political agenda.

[Nowen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can only imagine the chaos, suffering and resolve needed in the battle for Normandy and closing the Falaise Gap. A fair introduction to the events following D-Day.