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Case Red

The Collapse of France

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Even after the legendary evacuation from Dunkirk in June 1940 there were still large British formations fighting the Germans alongside their French allies. After mounting a vigorous counterattack at Abbeville and then engaging a tough defense along the Somme, the British were forced to conduct a second evacuation from the ports of Le Havre, Cherbourg, Brest, and St. Nazaire.

While France was in its death throes, politicians and soldiers debated what to do - flee to England or North Africa, to seek an armistice. Case Red captures the drama of the final three weeks of military operations in France in June 1940, and explains the great impact it had on the course of relations between Britain and France during the remainder of the war. It also addresses the military, political, and human drama of France's collapse in June 1940, and how the windfall of captured military equipment, fuel, and industrial resources enhanced the Third Reich's ability to attack its next foe - the Soviet Union.

©2017 Robert Forczyk (P)2017 Tantor 20th Century Europe France Military Modern War Imperialism Royalty Soviet Union Air Force Africa Interwar Period
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An enjoyable and interesting book, very well read, especially as the narrator manages to keep energy and coherence going while listing numerous divisional and regimental numbers.
As regards the writing, it is at times a little unsympathetic to the British. Notably the author criticises a perceived British abandonment of France but also describes the French collapse as entirely inevitable.

An interesting exploration of early WW2 but you need to read Churchill’s history to understand it

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as with all the authors books, very well researched and illuminating. A must read for anyone wishing to know more about a much neglected part of history.

excellent

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Interesting, not hugely entertaining but very, very detailed. One for a war gamer perhaps. Might be useful to have access to a map at points.

Very, very detailed.

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Filled in a gap in my knowledge about an interesting few months during WW2, with a lot of interesting details. I hadn't realised how unprepared Britain, France and Germany all were for war in 1939 and 1940. The extent of brave fighting by French forces even after the first and second BEF withdrew deserves more recognition.

Fascinating and very detailed

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An excellent book. Sometimes hard to follow without maps but well researched and unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom. Lots of new information (to me) here. Excellent performance which is well suited to the story and great French pronunciation.

Excellent history

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