Utah Beach - Fighting Our Way Ashore with the 2nd Naval Beach Battalion

Number of pages : 752

Language : Bilingual French/English

Fighting Our Way Ashore is an exhaustive and meticulously documented account of the crucial role played by the 2nd Naval Beach Battalion during the Second World War. In 752 pages, this comprehensive work immerses you in the history, operations and personal stories of the men who served in this specialized unit.

The book begins with the formation of the 2nd NBB, giving readers an in-depth understanding of its creation, training and the strategic necessity of such a unit. Detailed accounts explain the battalion's organization, the unique challenges it faced and its vital role in amphibious assaults.

D-Day and beyond:

At the heart of this book is the battalion's participation in the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944. Through first-hand accounts, official reports and hundreds of rare, never-before-published photographs, the authors recreate the harrowing experiences of these courageous men, who facilitated the landing of thousands of Allied soldiers.

Fighting Our Way Ashore is peppered with personal accounts from veterans, bringing a human touch to the historical facts. These anecdotes provide a glimpse into the daily life, struggles and camaraderie of the soldiers, and give a vivid picture of what it was like to be part of this elite US Navy unit.

A must-have for all D-Day and US Navy enthusiasts.