Gunners in Normandy: The History of the Royal Artillery in North-west Europe, January 1942 to August 1944

This book is the official account of the Royal Artillerys activities in the Normandy campaign, combining newly published research with a detailed account of their activities, logistics, and equipment. It includes a Roll of Honour, a list of the dead by unit, and interviews with veterans, papers, and documents from the Firepower Archives. It is essential reading for serious students of the battle, with comprehensive coverage of the role of the Royal Artillery and much material not published elsewhere.

Format: Hardback
Length: 702 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2020
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

The official account of the Royal Artillerys activities in the Normandy campaign, this comprehensive volume delves into the historic achievements of the Regiment, seamlessly integrating newly published research with a detailed account of their operations, logistics, and equipment during the offensive.

Gunners in Normandy offers a comprehensive overview, encompassing the participation of every regiment that served in the campaign. It features a Roll of Honour, honouring the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, and a comprehensive list of the fallen by unit. This book serves as the ultimate repository of events, meticulously assembled from extensive interviews with veterans, archival papers and documents from the Firepower Archives, thorough terrain studies, personal memoirs, war diaries, and other official documents.

For serious students of the battle for Normandy, this essential text provides a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role played by the Royal Artillery. It offers a wealth of material that has not been published elsewhere, including detailed orders of battle, intricate details about the targets engaged by the guns, and a thorough assessment of their effectiveness.

By delving into the intricacies of the Royal Artillerys actions in Normandy, this volume sheds light on the crucial contributions made by these artillery units in securing victory in one of the pivotal moments of World War II. It serves as a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this significant chapter in history.

Weight: 1444g
Dimension: 168 x 240 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750990448