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It Never Snows in September: The German View of Market-Garden and the Battle of Arnhem September 1944: (Paperback)

by Robert Kershaw (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd; illustrated edition edition (5 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0711033226
  • ISBN-13: 978-0711033221
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 43,221 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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On the afternoon of 17 September 1944, Lieutenant Joseph Enthammer, a Wehrmacht artillery officer based in Arnhem, gazed up to the clear skies, hardly believing what he saw. White 'snowflakes' appeared to hang in the air. 'That cannot be' he thought. 'It never snows in September! They must be parachutists!' They were. He was witnessing the first wave of the British parachute assault on Arnhem. The war had reached the Reich. The blow moreover had come as a total surprise. The Allies had expected operation Market-Garden to bring the collapse of the Wehrmacht in the West and shorten World War 2. But the Germans resolved to fight. This ground-breaking military study uniquely chronicles this period of the war through the eyes of the ordinary German soldier and analyses the reasons for the eventual outcome. A major work of military history, this new paperback edition is certain to stimulate renewed debate about one of the most controversial operations of World War 2.


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Robert Kershaw joined the Parachute Regiment in 1972 after graduating in History at Reading University, reaching the rank of Colonel. In between Regimental service he attended the Fuhrungsakademie - the German Staff College - at Hamburg and later spent a number of years with NATO and the Bundeswehr. He has seen active service during a number of tours of Northern Ireland, with the US VII Corps during the Gulf War and in Bosnia.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The German Viewpoint, 15 Aug 2002
By J. Kemp "James Kemp" (Merstham, Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Never Snows in September: The German View of Market-garden and the Battle of Arnhem (Hardcover)
This is probably the best account of the German side of Operation Market Garden in English. The author, a British Parachute regiment officer, used German sources while he was based in Germany to find out what happened from the other side of the hill. It is a fascinating account and dispels some of the myths about the battle, especially the controversy over whether there were really two full panzer divisions in the area when the Operation took place. He uses German ration returns and maintenance reports to show what was there for definite and uses his military knowledge to fill in the few gaps with reasonable guesses. In all he paints a different picture to the popular histories.

If you are seriously interested in Market Garden then you must buy this book, it is an invaluable resource.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Blows away the Arnhem myths, 8 Mar 2004
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This review is from: It Never Snows in September: The German View of Market-garden and the Battle of Arnhem (Hardcover)
An absolute must for informing yourself about this famous battle. Kershaw was a British Army officer stationed in West Germany, charged with tactically assessing the German ability to reform and resist an overwhelming allied airborne attack on the strategically vital Rhine bridges.

The lessons for such a battle in 1980s NATO planning are obvious, and Kershaw's is a spellbinding account which is detailed but never dry. The German ability to improvise units and fight with great determination so very quickly gave the lightly armed airborne units a sever mauling.

Also chilling is the description of the Dutch SS units who fought hard as their cause seemed at its very nadir...

Outstanding military history which seems to confirm Max Hasting's findings in 'Overlord' about some allied unit's hesitance and lack of drive: who wants to be the last 'Citizen Soldier' to die to liberate Europe?

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3.0 out of 5 stars Paperback edition, 23 Jun 2008
By kamehouse (London UK) - See all my reviews
I bought this book 18 months ago and was really pleased of the content either written(I use it for reference with my WW2 forums) or the numerous pictures and maps/recon pictures by allied planes.These documents really helped the reader to go through this fantastic book.
While in a library yesterday,I've noticed Mr Kershaw's book was now available in paperback edition.I have nothing against paperback.Same content ,cheaper price so why not?
Well unfortunately while I was flicking through I've noticed most of the pictures and maps are missing.
It's a shame really and I would recommend the hardback edition for this reason only.
My 3 stars rating is not for the content but for the laziness of the publisher.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read


A most interesting read from the viewpoint of the "other side", which is scarce. Well narrated and structured. Read more
Published 13 days ago by BLT

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant history...puts to shame other writers on the subject
As with all Kershaw's books....little short of brilliant. Combines academic rigour and the ability to relate facts in an illuminating and interesting way with the priceless... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lightcavalryman

5.0 out of 5 stars No snow over Arnhem
Having read many books on Arnhem,being a reader,collector & buff on World
War2, I can say without any hesitation that "It never snows in September"
is, without any... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Scarsbrook

5.0 out of 5 stars eye-opener
Eye opener

Excellent read in every way: well researched: easy to read and it gives the context and structure to the German response to Market Garden. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. R. Wantling

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read on the German perspective for Market-Garden
This is a good book covering the German perspective for Operation Market-Garden. It really shows how much the German command had to improve to organize such a defense, and in such... Read more
Published 6 months ago by QT

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting account of Market Garden
I recommend this book. It will probably appeal to those who have read quite a lot about this subject already and therefore, know much of the story, though perhaps from the other... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bookworm Bob

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history book.
A must read for anyone interested in Operation "Market Garden" and the great battles of WW II in general. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Christoforidis Konstantino

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
This is a great piece of work! I've read many books about Market Garden, but this one fills many gaps left by others and paints a picture from the German point of view. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David Southern

4.0 out of 5 stars Rare glimpse into a desperate war machine
Read how junior leaders of an army on it's last legs saved the situation against elite enemy troops. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2007 by Matthķas Siguršarson

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource
This book is an outstanding piece of work, and invaluable to anyone who wants a balanced view of Operation Market-Garden. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2006 by T. A. Gordon

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