The Savage Storm
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The Savage Storm
Even with shipping and matériel being safeguarded for the upcoming D-Day landings, enormous expectations were placed on the progress of the invading armies. Unfortunately, these shortages slowed the Allied advance, leading to tragic consequences. The critical months leading up to the battle of Monte Cassino saw Allied troops endure a steep toll for every hard-fought mile. Faced with deteriorating weather, their progress over plains, mountains, shattered villages, and cities came at a heavy price as summer heat gave way to the freezing cold and relentless rain of winter.
In The Savage Storm, James Holland provides an unflinching and insightful chronicle of these dark and dramatic months. Known for recounting the Second World War from a ground-level perspective, Holland offers a vivid and fresh retelling that brings history to life like never before. By weaving together a wealth of letters, diaries, and other remarkable documents, he traces the battles as they unfolded. Readers will find themselves immersed in the heart of the action, experiencing the intense heat, the frigid cold, and the relentless rain alongside the soldiers who fought through these testing conditions.
Critically acclaimed for his expertise in military history, Holland's narrative is both educative and captivating. The Daily Mail notes, "Holland knows his stuff when it comes to military matters," while Sebastian Faulks hails him as "the best of the new generation of WW2 historians." With exhaustive research and eloquent writing, The Savage Storm stands out as a unique and essential account of this pivotal phase of the Second World War.
Perfect for history enthusiasts and readers looking for a gripping and detailed account of World War II, The Savage Storm showcases James Holland’s exceptional ability to bring historical events to life through meticulous research and engaging storytelling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804991404
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Illustration: 3 x 8pp black & white illustrations, 20+ pages of maps and diagrams
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 524g
Pages: 736
About the Author
James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories including most recently Brothers In Arms and Normandy '44, he is also the author of ten works of fiction and a dozen Ladybird Experts. He is the co-founder of the annual Chalke Valley History Festival which is now in its twelfth year, and he has presented - and written - many television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic and the History and Discovery channels. With Al Murray, he has a successful Second World War podcast, We Have Ways of Making You Talk, which also has its own festival, and is a research fellow at St Andrew's University and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He can be found on Twitter as @James1940 and on Instagram as @jamesholland1940.
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