The Battle of Normandy 1944

by Robin Neillands

What happened to the Allied armies in Normandy in the months after D-Day? Why, after the initial success of the landings, did their advance stall a few miles inland? How did the Germans, deprived of air support, hold off such massive forces for months? A fresh and incisive examination of this most crucial campaign—with accounts from veterans on both sides—sheds new light on its demands and difficulties, as well as the plans and performance of all the commanders involved.

Genres: World War II, History

448 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Robin Hunter Neillands was a British writer known for his works on travel and military history. A former Royal Marine who served in Cyprus and the Middle East, he later became a prolific author, publishing under multiple pen names. His military histories, often featuring firsthand accounts from veterans, challenged revisionist narratives, particularly regarding Bernard Montgomery, the Dieppe Raid, and the Allied bombing campaign in World War II. Neillands also authored numerous travel books inspired by his extensive journeys across Europe. His works, both popular and scholarly, earned him a nomination for the Royal United Services Institute’s Military Literature Award.

Reviews

[Tod Bellrichard · Rating 4 out of 5]

good historical account of the Normandy campaign after the beach landing. interesting to see comparrasion from a British point of view