The Pendulum of Battle

An account of the World War II clash between British and German forces, “the largest tank battle involving British armor ever fought” ( MQ Magazine ). Operation Goodwood, the largest tank battle involving British troops ever to have taken place, has been a perpetual subject of controversy. Was it intended as a breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead, or not? Was it a success or failure? Did it lead to a severe crisis in confidence over Field Marshal Montgomery’s leadership? This book seeks to unea