Overview
Here, the entire D-Day campaign is re-evaluated and the incredible acts of valour committed by the Allied servicemen who would receive their nation's highest decoration (the Medal of Honour or Victoria Cross) are described alongside their citations and photographs. With D-Day and the Battle for Normandy being one of the most written about episodes of military history, it would be easy to assume that after 75 years had passed, that generations of historians would by now, have reached a consensus as to who were the leading protagonists in leading the way for the Western Allies most famous victory during the Second World War. It is indeed amazing to consider that many of the most commonly held perceptions of what exactly happened in 1944 are nothing but deeply ingrained myths, repeated so often that they now go unchallenged. In Command and Valour, the author addresses these myths head on, and without taking prisoners, readdresses the truth of the battle reaching conclusions which may surprise many of those who thought they already knew all there was to know on such an iconic subject. Alongside this story, the author recounts, for the very first time in a single volume, the instances of incredible valour which led to the 21 Victoria Crosses and Medals of Honor to be awarded during the Normandy campaign. AUTHOR: Stuart Robertson is a history graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of York St. John. Since 2004 he has worked as a full-time historian and battlefield guide based in Normandy, France. During this time, Stuart has written numerous works focusing on D-Day and the subsequent campaign in North-West Europe and has provided consultation to and has carried out research work for national and international journals and broadcasters. In 2015, Stuart was elected to the membership of the Royal Historical Society. 106 photographs and 39 maps
Full Product Details
Author: Stuart Robertson
Publisher: Sabrestorm Publishing
Imprint: Sabrestorm Publishing
ISBN: 9781781220115
ISBN 10: 1781220115
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31 March 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Professional & Vocational
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A wonderfully informative book, and a breath of fresh air for those of us tired of the popular narrative which bulldozes over the plain truth. * Army Rumour Service 16/05/2019 * ... compelling and well argued... * The Armourer 03/06/2019 *
A wonderfully informative book, and a breath of fresh air for those of us tired of the popular narrative which bulldozes over the plain truth. * Army Rumour Service 16/05/2019 *
Stuart Robertson's deep knowledge of his subject oozes off every page. This is not just a gripping account of individual heroism it is also a book that contains plenty of fresh perspectives, fascinating insights and lots of very sound historical judgement. 'Command and Valour' is a fine book that puts right a lot of historical injustices; James Holland - historian, author, broadcaster and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Author Information
Stuart Robertson is a history graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of York St. John. Since 2004 he has worked as a full-time historian and battlefield guide based in Normandy, France. During this time, Stuart has written numerous works focusing on D-Day and the subsequent campaign in North-West Europe and has provided consultation to and has carried out research work for national and international journals and broadcasters. In 2015, Stuart was elected to the membership of the Royal Historical Society.
