FIRING ON FORTRESS EUROPE: HMS Belfast at D-Day - Softcover

Nick Hewitt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904897576 ISBN 13: 9781904897576

Publisher: Imperial War Museum, 2016

Synopsis

On 6 June 1944, HMS Belfast supported troops in action on the beaches of Normandy in the campaign to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany. This book recounts this extraordinary story, focusing on the dramatic events of 6 June but setting the context of the ship's history in the Arctic Convoy Service and Battle of North Cape. It describes the build-up to D-Day as seen and experienced by Belfast's people, and explains her role in the longer Battle for Normandy. Using first-hand accounts from IWM's rich collection of oral testimonies, diaries, and memoirs along with over 200 colour photographs, HMS Belfast at D-Day brings to life her leading role in the largest invasion operation in history.

About this title

About the Author:

Nick Hewitt has worked as a historian for the Imperial War Museums and now works for the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust.

About this edition

• Publisher: Imperial War Museum
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1904897576
• ISBN 13: 9781904897576
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160