On this day in 1944, some 156,000 Allied troops stormed the Normandy beaches and turned the tide of the Second World War. D-Day and the battles that followed led to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s grasp, and less than one year later the war in Europe was over and Allied victory was … More Discovering D-Day
By John Antal General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander Allied Forces Europe, talks to paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles, on the evening of June 5, 1944. In a few short hours these Soldiers would be parachuting into Nazi occupied France and engaged in one of the most desperate and decisive battles … More [Guest Post] The Day of Days: Why D-Day Still Matters
Casemate is sad to report that the Airborne Community lost one of its biggest supporters. Martha McNiece passed away on Monday, October 19, peacefully with family by her side. Martha was married to Jake McNiece , author of THE FILTHY 13, World War II hero, and 101st Airborne Division legend, for close to 60 years. Martha worked … More Martha McNiece (1922-2015)
This year, it has been especially gratifying here at Casemate Publishers to see D-Day commemorated so well in the papers, on the internet, and on TV. It’s a sad fact that by now on the 70th anniversary, many of the veterans of that epic battle have already gone from us, and by the time the … More D-Day: The 70th Anniversary
We’re excited to announce that Fighting Fox Company: The Battling Flank of the Band of Brothers is now available for purchase from Casemate! In this new release, author Terry Poyser and Bill Brown reveal the heroic actions and service of the Fox Company in the 506th Infantry Division. With never-heard stories presented directly from the … More Fighting Fox Company
We’re excited to present to you the great titles in Pen and Sword’s Holt’s Battlefield Guidebooks that are now available as print and eBook editions! The series, Major and Mrs Holts Battlefield Guide to… incorporates detailed travel directions, military history and fascinating anecdotes collected over a quarter of a century. The books are designed as … More Holt’s Battlefield Guidebooks
Today is the 68th anniversary of the Normandy landings that took place on June 6, 1944. This invasion was a key turning point in the War for the Allies and marked the beginning of the end of the German conquest. Jake McNiece, a member of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II reflected on … More D-Day
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