Books by Jean-Pierre Benamou

In French and english. Sword was the easternmost British beach of the landings on June 6th 1944. " Sword ", symbol of justice, was also the emblem of Second British Army. The main landings by 3rd Infantry Division and First Commando Brigade took place on " Queen Beach " at Hermanville, once known for its good swimming areas.

Field guide to the landing Beaches - full of photographs.

Since 1944, the word " Omaha " has been synonymous with the heavy price paid by the American Armed Forces to break through the wall of the Nazis' Fortress Europe instorming 7km of beach. Omaha is a large city in the state of Nebraska that is certainly less visited than its Norman namesake.