Pendulum of Battle, The: Operation Goodwood - July 1944

Operation Goodwood, the largest tank battle involving British troops ever to have taken place, has been a perpetual subject of controversy. 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 unearth the true background, reasons, aims and achievement of Goodwood, while bringing the battle to life through personal accounts of some of those involved, both British and German.