EXACA TOUR #7

English

East of Caen. Operation GOODWOOD. 

Carte 07

The attack by the British 8th Corps with mass tanks and overwhelming air support. 

The problems of the Start Line and Fire Support. 

The first appearance of the King Tiger tank.

The effect of German defensive tactics and the 88mm Gun.

Inter service rivalry and astonishing initiative and bravery.

The loss of 400 tanks. The use of Intelligence.

Just some aspects of a fascinating and still controversial Operation.