Thompson's "The 85 Days" chronicles the protracted, strategically crucial Battle of the Scheldt a campaign often overshadowed by concurrent Allied advances in 1944. The narrative focuses on the Canadian and British armies' arduous clearance of German forces from Belgium and the Netherlands to open the port of Antwerp, emphasizing the interplay of operational blunders and acts of courage. With firsthand detail, Thompson elucidates how logistics, terrain, and tenacity determined the fate of the Western Front. A noted British historian and war veteran, Thompson adds soldierly perspective and hard-won strategic analysis to each page, making this work essential for understanding Allied success and sacrifice in Northwest Europe. Moderate yellowing on pages, light creases spine. No writing or marks.

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Title: The 85 Days
Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York
Publication Date: 1957
Binding: Softcover/Paperback
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Very Good

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