James Holland World War II History 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:
The Savage Storm: The Brutal Battle for Italy 1943 by James Holland
Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France by James Holland

Details:
Condition: New
Format: Hardback
ISBN (The Savage Storm): 9781787636682
ISBN (Normandy '44): 9781785176234
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd (Bantam / Bantam Press)
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This James Holland World War II History 2 Books Collection Set brings together two acclaimed campaign histories, both in brand new hardback. Renowned historian James Holland turns his forensic eye on the brutal Italian campaign and the pivotal Normandy invasion, weaving eyewitness testimony with rigorous archival research. Perfect for military history enthusiasts and anyone wanting a gripping, ground-level understanding of how the war in Western Europe was won and lost.

About the Books
The Savage Storm: The Brutal Battle for Italy 1943 tells the story of the Allied crossing from Sicily into southern Italy in September 1943, when commanders expected an easy advance to Rome by Christmas. Instead, German forces mounted a fierce defence, and the campaign descended into one of the most gruelling and attritional battles of the war, fought through mud, mountains, and flooded valleys. Drawing on letters, diaries, and testimony from soldiers and civilians of many nationalities, Holland reveals the human cost behind the strategy.

Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France re-examines the Allied invasion of June 1944 and the 76 days of savage fighting that followed. Challenging long-held assumptions about the campaign, Holland shows how the scale and materiel strength of the Allied war machine ultimately overwhelmed the tactical skill of the German defenders. Featuring a huge cast of eyewitnesses — from paratroopers and tank crews to fighter pilots and resistance fighters — this is a definitive, myth-busting account of history's most pivotal battles. Together, these two hardbacks form a compelling pairing covering two of the toughest Allied campaigns of the Western European theatre.

• Two acclaimed WWII campaign histories in matching brand new hardback editions
• Written by James Holland, one of Britain's leading Second World War historians
• Rich in first-hand testimony from soldiers, civilians, and commanders on all sides
• Covers two pivotal Allied campaigns: Italy 1943 and Normandy 1944
• Ideal gift for military history readers and WWII enthusiasts
• Meticulously researched, myth-challenging narrative history

About the Author
James Holland is a British historian, broadcaster, and novelist specialising in the Second World War. He has written numerous bestselling histories, presented television documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, and National Geographic, and co-founded the Chalke Valley History Festival. Holland is also known for his popular WWII podcasts, bringing military history to a wide modern audience with authority and an eye for compelling human detail.

Why You'll Love This WWII History Collection
Two immersive, expertly researched hardbacks from a leading WWII historian, delivering gripping, myth-busting narrative history perfect for shelf, gift, or armchair reading.

Please Note: Books are supplied in UK edition with cover as shown; ISBNs reflect the UK hardback editions.