8th BATTALION THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY 1939-1945

Full and exciting history of a fighting battalion of one of the British Army's proudest regiments, the Durham Light Infantry. The 6th DLI fought form 1940 in France, North Africa, Normandy and The Netherlands. The unit was part of the British Expeditionary Force sent to France in 1939; as such they withstood the onslaught of the German Blitzkrieg in May 1940, taking part in the British counter-strike at Arras and the retreat to Dunkirk. They were soon in action again, this time at Gazala in North Africa where they were again attacked by German forces under Rommel. The 8th DLI formed part of the victorious offensive at El Alamein and fought through the dour slogging match to break the Mareth Line. Subsequently, they took part in the invasion of Sicily, D-Day, and the battles of Gheel and Nijmegen in The Netherlands. The book is a first-class history written by two former battalion officers. It comes complete with appendices listing Rolls of Honour and awards. Reprint of the 1952 original edition.