Marching to the Sound of Gunfire: North-West Europe 1944-1945

In this delightful book, scores of British soldiers tell their amazing stories of life - and death - in the front line of the Allies' advance from Normandy to Hitler's Germany. In eleven months of bitter fighting the combined efforts of the British and their allies ground down their ruthless enemy. Each and every man has a unique story to tell, whether they were infantry, tank crews, gunners, sappers or in vital logistic and supporting units. Their experiences make for powerful and fascinating reading. First-hand accounts of the landings, liberation of towns and villages, fierce actions, not all successful, the cost of war in life and material being home the magnitude of the venture and the range of emotions that were experienced by generals and the most junior soldiers. SELLING POINTS: Inspiring first-hand accounts of members of the British Army Covers the period from D-Day to VE Day Tracks the brutal but ultimately victorious progress of the Allies Many of the 'voices' will be heard no more due to age and death Graphic text supported by many fine photographs Publication coincides with 70th Anniversary of D-Day Integrated b/w photographs

Patrick Delaforce fought as a troop leader during this period. He is the author of over twenty books, many in print with P&S. He lives in Brighton.