WW2 Bunker
Cross Channel Attack
Cross Channel Attack
Author: Gordon A. Harrison
Condition: Good
Couldn't load pickup availability
"Cross-Channel Attack" offers a rigorous, operational-level account of the planning and execution of the Allied invasion of Western Europe, presenting the cross-Channel assault as the cornerstone for all subsequent campaigns in the European Theater of Operations. Drawing on official records and staff studies, the narrative covers staging in the British Isles, inter-Allied command decision-making, combined Army–Navy–Air operations, intelligence and deception surrounding Overlord, the Normandy assault and build‑up, and the logistics and tactics that shaped the 1944–1945 Northwest Europe campaign—making it essential background reading for students of World War II operational history.
Originally published in 1950 and authored by Gordon A. Harrison as part of the United States Army in World War II official series, this 519‑page volume includes index, notes, bibliography, charts and numerous photographs, as well as detailed battle maps and operational sketches that support the narrative; ISBN13 9781568523798. The copy is clean, unmarked and tight, with clear illustrations and maps, and ships securely in a cardboard box—an authoritative, scholarly reference prized by historians and collectors alike.
Share
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Series Context
Cross-Channel Attack
United States Army in World War II
European Theater of Operations
Official U.S. Army history
Bibliographic & Classification Tags
World War II
Second World War
Military history
Campaign history
Operational history
U.S. Army history
European campaign 1944–1945
Invasion of Western Europe
D-Day prelude and assault
Normandy invasion
Invasion planning and logistics
Combined operations
Joint operations (Army–Navy–Air)
Amphibious operations
Military strategy and tactics
High-level command and staff
Order of battle
Official campaign study
Theater(s) of War Covered
Western Front
European Theater of Operations (ETO)
Northwestern Europe
English Channel area
British Isles (staging and preparation)
Normandy, France
Operations and Campaigns
Main Nations / Sides Involved
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Germany
Allies (Western Allies)
Axis (Nazi Germany)
Type of Book
Official campaign history (U.S. Army)
Scholarly reference work
Operational-level analysis
Non-fiction
Focus / Subject Emphasis
U.S. Army operations in Europe
Planning of the cross-Channel invasion
High command decision-making (Allied)
Inter-Allied coordination (U.S.–British)
Naval and air support to land forces
Beachhead assault and expansion
Logistics of large-scale amphibious attack
Training and preparation of invasion forces
German defensive preparations in Western Europe
Intelligence and deception aspects of Overlord (as treated in an official campaign narrative)
Weapons, Vehicles and Military Technology
Visual and Cartographic Content
Battle maps of Normandy assault and build‑up
Illustrations and map sketches supporting operational narrative
Notable Commanders and Historical Figures
Additional Descriptive Keywords (Content-Verified)
Normandy landings – U.S. sector
Allied coalition warfare
Strategic planning for invasion of France
Anglo-American military cooperation
Command organization and structure in ETO
Pre-invasion bombing and air interdiction
Assault phase and establishment of beachheads
Preparatory phases of the campaign in Northwest Europe
German strategic and operational response to Overlord
Casualty and strength data (as typical of official histories)
Primary-source based narrative (official records, staff studies)
Book Condition: Good
Book Condition: Good
You’ve reached the divisional archives. Whether you are looking for the technical blueprints of a Panzer, the gritty memoirs of an infantryman, or a bird’s-eye view of the Pacific Theater, we’ve got your intel right here. Our collection ranges from technical specs and biographies to rare photo journals and historical novels.
Before you enlist a new title into your personal library, check the Condition Report below to see how much action these volumes have seen:
New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
