James Holland World War II History 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:. The Savage Storm: The Brutal Battle for Italy 1943 by James Holland. Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France by James Holland. Details:. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN (The Savage Storm): 9781787636682. ISBN (Normandy '44): 9781785176234. Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd (Bantam / Bantam Press). Age Range: Adult. Overview. This James Holland World War II History 2 Books Collection Set brings together two acclaimed campaign histories, both in brand new hardback. Renowned historian James Holland turns his forensic eye on the brutal Italian campaign and the pivotal Normandy invasion, weaving eyewitness testimony with rigorous archival research. Perfect for military history enthusiasts and anyone wanting a gripping, ground-level understanding of how the war in Western Europe was won and lost.. About the Books. The Savage Storm: The Brutal Battle for Italy 1943 tells the story of the Allied crossing from Sicily into southern Italy in September 1943, when commanders expected an easy advance to Rome by Christmas. Instead, German forces mounted a fierce defence, and the campaign descended into one of the most gruelling and attritional battles of the war, fought through mud, mountains, and flooded valleys. Drawing on letters, diaries, and testimony from soldiers and civilians of many nationalities, Holland reveals the human cost behind the strategy.. Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France re-examines the Allied invasion of June 1944 and the 76 days of savage fighting that followed. Challenging long-held assumptions about the campaign, Holland shows how the scale and materiel strength of the Allied war machine ultimately overwhelmed the tactical skill of the German defenders. Featuring a huge cast of eyewitnesses — from paratroopers and tank crews to fighter pilots and resistance fighters — this is a definitive, myth-busting account of history's most pivotal battles. Together, these two hardbacks form a compelling pairing covering