Operation Cobra
Christopher Pugsley
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Operation Cobra
Published
2004
Publisher
Sutton
Pages
188
ISBN-13
9780750930154
ISBN-10
0750930152
Description
Operation Cobra, launched at the end of July 1944, was designed to open a decisive gap in the German defenses facing the American forces in Normandy. General Omar Bradley, commanding the First US Army, decided to use aerial saturation bombing to destroy the German defenses and create a breach. An initial attempt on July 24th proved disastrous, as the bombers dropped some of their payload on the American front lines, killing or wounding 150 men. Despite this, the bombing continued the next day. For three hours, 1,500 B-17 and B-24 bombers pummelled the target, supported by medium bombers and fighter bombers attacking with napalm. The few, shell-shocked German survivors either surrendered without a fight or fled. Even so, fierce fighting continued as the Americans strove to open up a passage for the armoured vehicles. On 26 July, VII US Corps advanced ten kilometers after crossing the Coutances-Saint-Lo road. Cracks started to appear in the German front and it collapsed the next day. The American armored divisions swept southwards and westwards. Entire German units were encircled, while others simply fell apart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Operation Cobra?
This edition of Operation Cobra has approximately 188 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Operation Cobra?
For most readers, Operation Cobra typically takes between 3h 55m and 2h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Operation Cobra?
The estimated word count for Operation Cobra is approximately 47,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Operation Cobra?
Operation Cobra was written by Christopher Pugsley.
When was Operation Cobra published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.