by Steven J. Zaloga.
Softcover (7.25×9.75 inches). 96 pages. 2026.
Subtitle: Connecting the D-Day Beachheads
This booklet covers from the US parachute drop to the German counterattack by parts of the 6th Fallschirmjager and 17th SS Panzergrenadier divisions during the D-Day campaign in 1944.
All the usual Campaign chapters are included: chronology, troops, training, weaponry, orders of battle, opposing commanders, opposing plans, and the battle itself. It’s a winning format.
As for the battle itself, the US troops advanced upon Carenten against increasingly stiffening German resistance of the 6th Fallschirmjager. German engineers blew a bridge before all of the German troops were across, hindering movement. The Causeway across the soup of flooded fields hindered the US troops, but US artillery and lack of German reinforcements convinced the 6th to withdraw just as the 17th SS division arrived. The German counterattack proved ineffective and a US attack by 2nd Armored Division sent both German divisions fleeing.
The booklet contains 65 black and white photos, four color photos, two black and white illustrations, four color maps, three two-page color action illustrations, and three 3D color maps.
Well written, astute analysis, and the plethora of illustrations make this another fine Campaign volume.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
