Case Red

The Collapse of France

De: Robert Forczyk

Narrado por: Michael Page

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

Break through the myths and learn some history here

Fantastic work detailing the fall of France, with emphasis on post-Dunkirk operations. Also a great jumping off point for understanding the politico-diplo-military discussions of the national leadership of France in 1940.

A disappointing slog

For a book that purports in it's lengthy intro to explore the Fall of France in a manner unseen thus far, that portion of the book is little more than a reading of troop movements that are nearly impossible to follow in audio form.

Despite it's supposed focus, the author spends significant time exploring the combatant's pre war industrial programs, and this is where the book was at its best. Afterward, however, it devolves back into detailed troop movements with limited context or interest to all bit the most die hard military enthusiasts.

The conclusion of the book also goes beyond the usual consensus of appeasement failing against the Germans, and condemns labor activists, students, and many others in a rather blatant and distasteful political thesis.

I would not recommend this book for most readers.

An excellent approach to the topic

Usually the fall of France is regarded with little consideration to the early french war effort. This book gives a good insight in the details and many points to consider

Well put together, interesting and excessively thorough

I really liked this book, it explains why mobile warfare was so effective despite the strength of the French army. it does get into minute details.

The Definitive "Fall of France" History

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Extremely detailed yet approachable history of the Fall of France that avoids trying to merely rephrase history books written 50 years ago. Gives a fresh and heretofor little explored full systematic breakdown of one of the most important tragedies of the 20th century.