Fisher, Stephen
Sword Beach: The Untold Story of D-Day's Forgotten Victory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787636712
- author:
- Fisher, Stephen
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bantam (Transworld)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.5 x 4.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Italy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sword Beach, the easternmost of the five Normandy beaches, was the site of a pivotal moment in history on 6th June 1944. Historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher sheds new light on the battle that took place there, using previously unseen research, documents and personal testimonies to bring the operation to vivid life.
The day began with a massive air and naval bombardment, setting the stage for the first of tens of thousands of troops to come ashore. The Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen, facing German defenders who were uniquely backed up by an armoured division. This campaign has never been afforded such insightful and detailed scrutiny.
Fisher's book provides a detailed and nuanced account of the battle for Sword Beach, a crucial part of the larger D-Day operation. With its unique blend of research, documents and personal testimonies, this book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events of the 20th century.
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