Illustrated Book: D-Day Photographic History
The 80th anniversary of one of the biggest turning points in the Second World War is approaching this June: D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, opened up a new front against the Third Reich and contributed significantly to the end of the war in Europe just under a year later. In this new book compiled by Stephen Hart, the invasion and its aftermath are explored through the photographic lens. Original colour and black-and-white images vividly illustrate the landings on the five beaches, the accompanying airborne campaign, and the crucial help of the French resistance fighters in ensuring D-Day was a success.
D-Day Photographic History, Stephen Hart, Amber Books, hbk (£19.99), ISBN 978-1838863661
Sparta’s Sicilian Proxy War: the grand strategy of classical Sparta, 418-413 BC
In this latest instalment in his series on Spartan history, historian Paul A Rahe explores Sparta’s attempt to prevent Athens from conquering Syracuse during 415-413 BC. Drawing on Thucydides’ memorable campaign narratives as well as a range of secondary sources, Rahe brings expertise and clarity to this new account of what has been dubbed Sparta’s ‘proxy war’.
