The renowned historian and author of Normandy '44 recounts the
operations and personal experiences of the legendary Sherwood Rangers
during WWII.
One of the last cavalry units to ride horses into battle, the Sherwood
Rangers were transformed into a "mechanized cavalry" of tanks in 1942.
After winning acclaim in the North African campaign, they spearheaded
one of the D-Day landings in Normandy and became the first British
troops to cross into Germany. Their courage, skill, and tenacity
contributed mightily to the surrender of Germany in 1945.
Inspired by Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers, historian James
Holland profiles this extraordinary group of citizen soldiers. Informed
by never-before-seen documents, letters, photographs, and other
artifacts from Sherwood Rangers' families, Holland offers a uniquely
intimate portrait of the war at ground level.
Brothers in Arms introduces heroes such as Commanding Officer Stanley
Christopherson, squadron commander John Semken, Sergeant George Dring,
and others who helped their regiment earn the most battle honors of any
in British army history. Weaving their exploits into the larger
narrative of D-Day to V-E Day, Holland offers fresh analysis and
perspective on the endgame of WWII in Europe.
