Review: It Never Snows in September

Title:It Never Snows in September
Authour: Robert J. Kershaw
Publisher: Ian Allan
ISBN: 1-885119-31-3
Stars: 5 (out of 5)

Well, I have heard a lot about this book over the pasts few years. For some reason I never found a copy when I actually did search for it. Found this copy at Aberdeen Book Store.
This book covers Operation Market Garden the Airborne landings in Holland in '44, you know the movie, A Bridge Too Far ?? Well, this book is it. As there are quite a few books on this topic I found this one really interesting as it is from the GERMAN side of the battle.
There are 25 chapters in 340pages with many photos spread through out the book. Many that I have not seen.
What I found interesting is that the authour made it easy to follow along w/each chapter by describing the scene as the Germans saw it. There are a few maps and air photos with descriptions of what unit is where and who is facing who. There are also quite a few quotes from German soldiers. I also liked the fact that these same soldiers are quoted/interviewed throughout so you get the feel of what they are seeing. These soldiers are either SS-Reg Army-Specialist (also a Brit POW during the battle) or Comd of a unit.
The book describes how the Germans were able to muster large units so fast and block the advances of the Allied Airborne units. It also states how these units faired in battle with the elite Allied soldiers and the huge losses in men and material due to improper planning and using "green"/inexperienced troops.
I found the book to be a fair and evenly balanced look at this particular battle and how and why it succeded and failed in certain areas for both the Allies and German forces.