"The epic German defeat in France - rivaling only Stalingrad" -- Cover. Reprint. Originally published: New York : Stein and Day, 1985.

Thunder over Normandy: A murder plot misfires ; Cobra sharpens its fangs ; devastation from the sky ; "They're turning our armor loose!" ; Shoot-out at St. Benôit ; The mystery man of Normandy ; Massacre at Roncey -- A German disaster takes shape: Avranches : Indian country outpost ; Explosion into Brittany ; "Let's talk big turkey!" ; "The situation demands bold action" ; The clock strikes midnight ; Hitler roles the dice ; Canadians strike for Falaise -- The bugles fall silent: "No truce with those bastards!" ; "A most unwelcome mission" ; Hitler's world of fantasy ; "The encirclement is imminent!" ; A fateful decision ; A field marshal is missing ; Sloughter grounds in the group -- Epilogue.