D-Day To Victory

Author: Simon & Schuster Editorial Team

ISBN: 9781471110689

Price: Rs. 499.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

A remarkable first-hand account of one tank commander's experiences during the Allied invasion from D-Day to VE Day.'An arresting chronicle of the life of an ordinary soldier during the push to victory' Daily Express Tank Commander Sgt Trevor Greenwood of C Squadron, the 9th Royal Tank Regiment, sailed for France in June 1944 as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. From D-Day until April 1945, he kept a daily diary of his experiences of the final push through France and into Germany, often writing in secret and in terrible conditions. Under fire, outgunned and facing a bitter winter, he never loses his moral compass or his sense of humour - finding time to brew tea and maintain morale with characterful British reserve. He writes candidly of his frustration and despair of seeing Bomber Command mistakenly bomb Allied lines near Caen (August 1944), the liberation of Le Havre (September 1944), the fighting around Roosendaal, Holland (October 1944), the reception of soldiers by the Dutch families on whom they were billeted (December 1944), and concludes with 'mopping up' operations in northern Germany (April 1945).His astonishing diary has left us a unique record of the war in Europe from the rarely-seen perspective of an ordinary soldier.An accompanying essay about the tank battles of Normandy by Duxford Museum's tank expert provide added value.

Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Paperback, en, 256 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781471110689.

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Simon & Schuster Editorial Team is a celebrated author whose published works are acclaimed internationally for their depth, insight, and enduring reader impact.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll be drawn into World War II as it really felt on the ground, told day by day by a tank commander who lived it. This honest, deeply human diary captures fear, fatigue and friendship under fire, balanced with dry humour and quiet resilience. From Normandy to Germany, you experience the chaos and courage of the final push to victory through the eyes of an ordinary soldier, making history feel immediate, personal and unforgettable.
• Published by Simon & Schuster UK.
• Language: en.
• Page count: 256.

Catalog Description

A remarkable first-hand account of one tank commander's experiences during the Allied invasion from D-Day to VE Day.'An arresting chronicle of the life of an ordinary soldier during the push to victory' Daily Express Tank Commander Sgt Trevor Greenwood of C Squadron, the 9th Royal Tank Regiment, sailed for France in June 1944 as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. From D-Day until April 1945, he kept a daily diary of his experiences of the final push through France and into Germany, often writing in secret and in terrible conditions. Under fire, outgunned and facing a bitter winter, he never loses his moral compass or his sense of humour - finding time to brew tea and maintain morale...

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