Holland, James

Summary: "In the annals of World War II, certain groups of soldiers stand out, and among the most notable were the Sherwood Rangers. Originally a cavalry unit in the last days of horses in combat, whose officers were landed gentry leading men who largely worked for them, they were switched to the "mechanized cavalry" of tanks in 1942. Winning acclaim in the North African campaign, the Sherwood Rangers...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 HOL

Holland, James

Summary: "On July 10, 1943, the largest amphibious invasion ever mounted took place, larger even than the Normandy invasion eleven months later: 160,000 American, British, and Canadian troops came ashore or were parachuted onto Sicily, signaling the start of the campaign to defeat Nazi Germany on European soil. Operation HUSKY, as it was known, was enormously complex, involving dramatic battles on land,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 HOL