Olivier Wieviorka is a professor of history whose work delves into the complexities of the French Resistance. He is recognized for his rigorous research and insightful analysis, bringing this pivotal historical period to life for contemporary readers. Wieviorka's narrative style makes historical events accessible and engaging, offering a profound understanding of the era's significance.
The Resistance in Western Europe is a sweeping analytical history of the underground anti-Nazi forces during World War II. Examining clandestine organizations in Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Italy, Olivier Wieviorka sheds new light on the factors that shaped the resistance and its place in Anglo-American military strategy.
The Allied landings on the coast of Normandy on June 6, 1944, have assumed legendary status in the annals of World War II. But in overly romanticizing D-day, Wieviorka argues, we have lost sight of the full picture. Normandy offers a balanced, complete account that reveals the successes and weaknesses of the titanic enterprise.