Strategic Objectives and Realities at Sword Beach

This chapter explores the ambitious military goals for the troops landing on Sword Beach during D-Day, particularly the objective of capturing Karn. It examines the evolution of this goal, influenced by Montgomery's strategies, and debates the practicality of military orders versus idealized ambitions.

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