Hitler's attempt to capture The Hague in 1940 resulted in the defeat of the only German airlanding division, a setback overshadowed by Germany's successful occupation of France. Brongers, an officer and instructor in the Dutch Royal Military Academy, examines this episode in detail, particularly its consequences for Germany and for the Allies. His skillful retelling of the battle is further enlivened by photographs of the event and personal narratives from participants. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)