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Blitzkrieg: Myth, Reality, and Hitler's Lightning War: France 1940In the spring of 1940, the Germans launched a military offensive in France and the Low Countries that married superb intelligence, the latest military thinking, and new technology to achieve in just six weeks what their fathers had failed to achieve in all four years of the First World War. It was a stunning victory, altering the balance of power in Europe in one stroke, and convinced the entire world that the Nazi war machine was unstoppable. But as
In the spring of 1940, the Germans launched a military offensive in France and the Low Countries that married superb intelligence, the latest military thinking, and new technology to achieve in just six weeks what their fathers had failed to achieve in all four years of the First World War. It was a stunning victory, altering the balance of power in Europe in one stroke, and convinced the entire world that the Nazi war machine was unstoppable. But as Lloyd Clark, a leading British military historian and academic, argues in Blitzkrieg, much of our understanding of this victory, and blitzkrieg itself, is based on myth. Far from being a foregone conclusion, Hitler's plan could easily have failed had the Allies been even slightly less inept or the Germans less fortunate. The Germans recognized that success depended not only on surprise, but on avoiding being drawn into a protracted struggle for which they were not prepared. And while speed was essential, 90% of Germany's ground forces were still reliant on horses, bicycles, and their own feet for transportation. There was a real fear of defeat. Their surprise victory proved the apex of their achievement; far from being undefeatable, Clark argues, the France 1940 campaign revealed Germany and its armed forces to be highly vulnerable--a fact dismissed by Hitler as he began to plan for his invasion of the Soviet Union.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Published: 09/20/2016
ISBN: 9780802125132
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.60d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2016
Library Journal 08/01/2016 pg. 106
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Color: Black, Size: One Size
This cap is soft and doesn't pull my hair out. I fits comfortably under my construction hat
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Soft and durable!
I bought this for my husband as a christmas gift and so far it’s been great quality! He works outside and I wanted to get something warm and soft for the winter. It’s been washed (and air dried) 3-4 times in the last couple of months and it’s held up great!! Such good quality for the price. He says it’s very soft and warm and prefers it over itchy wool.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
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Gorgeous good fit and good quality. Perfect for a gift. Value for the quality is excellent. Very soft and warm but also lightweight
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Favorite. Hat. Ever.
I don't usually write reviews but I though I would this time for two reasons. Ordered one of these in black from Amazon and it showed up in a nice giftable box and the hat itself is really nice. Soft, warm cashmere. Favorite hat I've ever had. The fit is perfect. Not too large, not too small. Overall very impressive and a super reasonable value too!
Here is my warning: There were different colors available of course, one of which was a dark green which became unavailable. So I went to Villand's website where they had the dark green available for purchase for $26. I bought a second hat from Villand directly and it TOOK 18 DAYS for delivery! There is no phone number for customers to call on Villands website. I wrote twice asking about the order and heard nothing back. The tracking number provided did not work until about three days prior to delivery. I was honestly surprised when it showed up in the mail. I thought the money was gone and no hat was ever giong to arrive. No idea where it was shipped from but assuming over seas somewhere. My recommendation is to purchase via Amazon and NOT FROM Villand directly.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Best beanie!
This was a Christmas gift and the receiver loved it! It was just what he wanted! Cashmere is always the best choice for comfort, softness, wearability and durability!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026