In Fields of Fire, Terry Copp suggested that it was Brigadier Charles Richardson, chief planning officer of 21st Army Group, who provided the starting point and inspiration for Operation Goodwood.
I 'Fields of Fire' af Terry Copp angiver at det rent faktisk var brigadegeneral Charles Richardson, den øverste planlægningsofficer i 21. armégruppe, som leverede udgangspunktet og inspirationen til Operation Goodwood.