and cruisers patrolling as close to the beaches as they dare. Thus, even when they are committed, German reserves cannot be sent directly to battle in a way that allows them to use their strength to the fullest. More important is the fact that Hitler still believes the major Allied thrust will be made east of the River Seine and Le Havre. This region is being defended by the German Fifteenth Army. And Magic reveals that Hitler will not allow the transfer of elements from the Fifteenth Army to Normandy to crush the invaders.
