Stephen Fisher's book on D-Day, "Sword Beach: The British Landing" is a detailed and insightful account of the battle for Sword Beach, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. Using previously unseen research, documents, and personal testimonies, Fisher pieces together the buildup, the day itself, and its aftermath in a way that brings the operation to vivid life. The book highlights the triumph and tragedy of the day, as the Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen against German defenders backed up by an armoured division. Fisher's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of D-Day.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

With his wealth of knowledge and exacting eye for detail,[Fisher s] book on D-Day is sure to impress a vast audience. Dan Snow, Stephen Fisher... is a very rare beast - a man who can bring stunning research and scholarship hand-in-glove with the gifts of a fine storyteller. James Holland, Written with verve and panache... Its a brilliant evocation of one of the greatest days in history, and Fisher has done it proud. Bravo! Robert Lyman, author of Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918-1940 6 th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne assault in human history: D-Day. The landings on the five Normandy beaches, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, will go down in legend as the first footsteps on the journey to end the war in northern Europe. While much has been written about the operation as a whole, little detailed attention has been paid to the battle for Sword Beach itself, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. For the first time, historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher puts the British landing under the spotlight and uses previously unseen research, documents and personal testimonies to piece together the buildup, the day itself and its aftermath in such a way as to uniquely bring the operation to vivid life. Following a massive air and naval bombardment that began before the sun had even risen, the stage was set for the first of tens of thousands of troops to come ashore on Sword that day. It was to be a day of triumph and tragedy as the Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen against German defenders who were, uniquely on D-Day, backed up by an armoured division. Never before has this campaign been afforded such insightful and detailed scrutiny. Stephen Fisher brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to paint a thrilling and detailed picture of the events of D-Day, from the initial planning stages to the aftermath of the battle. His book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II and the Normandy landings.

D-Day: The Largest Seaborne Assault in Human History

6th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne assault in human history: D-Day. The landings on the five Normandy beaches, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, will go down in legend as the first footsteps on the journey to end the war in northern Europe. While much has been written about the operation as a whole, little detailed attention has been paid to the battle for Sword Beach itself, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. For the first time, historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher puts the British landing under the spotlight and uses previously unseen research, documents and personal testimonies to piece together the buildup, the day itself and its aftermath in such a way as to uniquely bring the operation to vivid life. Following a massive air and naval bombardment that began before the sun had even risen, the stage was set for the first of tens of thousands of troops to come ashore on Sword that day. It was to be a day of triumph and tragedy as the Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen against German defenders who were, uniquely on D-Day, backed up by an armoured division. Never before has this campaign been afforded such insightful and detailed scrutiny. Stephen Fisher brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to paint a thrilling and detailed picture of the events of D-Day, from the initial planning stages to the aftermath of the battle. His book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II and the Normandy landings.

Weight: 774g
Dimension: 241 x 161 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787636712