Assault Crossing by Ken FordThe assault crossing of the River Seine by the British 43rd (Wessex) Division in August 1944 remains one of the most important operations of the closing stages of the Second World War. Once the obstacle of the great river had been overcome, General Horrocks unleashed the armor of XXX Corps on their historic dash across northern France and Belgium.
Striking Back by William T. Bowers (Editor); Roger Cirillo (Contribution by); John T. Greenwood (Contribution by)Striking Back: Combat in Korea, March-April 1951 is the second book in a three-volume series about the Korean War, examining the fighting that occurred during the late winter and early spring of the war's first year. By the beginning of March, UN forces shifted strategic focus from defense to offense. In April, the combination of stabilized fronts and the enemy's failed attacks made conditions ideal for launching combat offensives. The brutal nature and strategic significance of these campaigns is described in the book, which includes analysis of their profound influence on the remainder of the war. William T. Bowers provides detailed battle narratives based on eyewitness accounts recorded by Army historians within days of the operations. Through his use of personal accounts, official records, war diaries, and combat reports, Bowers sheds new light on the conflict in Korea, making this volume a must-read for military historians.
Call Number: 951.90434 S917
ISBN: 9780813125640
Publication Date: 2010-01-29
Documents
79th Infantry Division Artillery in crossing the Rhine River. by 79th Infantry Diision
Comparison of U.S. and Soviet River-Crossing Capabilities (Part 2) Annex E: General Overview of Terrain and Climate. by Army Corps of Engineers
Call Number: N17761.143-B
Publication Date: 1959
CONARC Approved Military Characteristics for the Multipurpose Floating Bridge. by Continental Army Command
Call Number: N17426.3
Publication Date: 1956
River crossings 1939-45: Being an Historical Study and Analysis of British and American River Crossings in the Second World War. by Great Britain War Office