Nick Hewitt Livres

An expert and thoroughly researched account of the long-running battle between the slow, often unarmed coastal merchantmen and the German navy, in particular the fast E-Boats .

"Graphic account of the naval campaign that followed the outbreak of the Great War in 1914"--Flyleaf.

Focusing on the pivotal role of HMS Belfast during D-Day, this book explores the ship's involvement in the largest amphibious assault in history. It highlights the bravery and contributions of her crew, drawing on first-hand accounts from the Imperial War Museums' extensive archives. The narrative emphasizes the significance of naval forces in ensuring the success of the Allied invasion on 6 June 1944, while also celebrating the legacy of HMS Belfast, now a museum ship in London.

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 D-Day, the campaign to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany.

The first account of the Allied navies’ vital contribution to the success of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign