Lecture

I thought the lecture this week shows that the invasion of Europe was not as easy or a guaranteed success like we think today. It was interesting to hear how far behind schedule the Allies had become because of the German’s defenses and hedgerows and until the third week of June the Germans still threatened to push them back into the sea until the Allies took Cherbourg. One has to wonder if the Allies did not destroy the German transportation network in France and the surrounding area if Operation Overlord could have succeeded. Another point in the lecture was the fact Montgomery seems to be the British version of MacArthur. They both seemed to care more about their ego and getting personal glory then seeing the war end.