Analysis of Operations Cobra and the Falaise Gap Maneuvers in World War II

Abstract

The study presents a review of Operation cobra and the Falaise Gap maneuvers which were conducted by Allied forces against the Germans in France during July and August 1944. General of the Army Omar N. Bradley's role in planning and executing these operations is analyzed. The author examines the development of strategy and discusses the principles of war most responsible for the outcome of the operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156116

Entities

People

  • Thomas R. Granier

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery Fire
  • Instructors
  • Logistics
  • Military Art
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Rear Areas
  • Schools
  • Second World War
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Military Academy
  • Universities
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Science
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.