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Simon Forty

    Simon Forty is the author of numerous highly illustrated books focusing on historical and military subjects, particularly the battlefields of Normandy and the liberation of the Low Countries. His work is characterized by detailed research and visual presentation, offering readers a deep insight into pivotal moments of European history. Forty's style is both informative and accessible, making his books a valuable resource for historians and general readers alike.

    First Canadian Army
    D-Day UK
    6th Airborne
    100 Innovations of the Industrial Revolution
    The Falaise Gap Battles
    The Normandy Battlefields
    • 2025

      The book details the daring German airborne assault on the Dutch fort of Eben-Emael on May 10, 1940, marking a pivotal moment in military history. This operation showcased the effectiveness of Fallschirmjäger troops and set a precedent for airborne warfare in World War II. The narrative highlights the strategic planning and execution that led to this significant victory, capturing the attention of military leaders and changing perceptions of airborne capabilities.

      A Photographic History of Airborne Warfare, 1939-1945
    • 2023
    • 2023

      Covers events from the end of the Second World War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sequel to US Naval Aviation 1898-1945.

      US Naval Aviation, 1945 2003
    • 2023
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021

      Red Army Into the Reich

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book provides a detailed and visually engaging account of the Red Army's strategic advances during World War II, leading to the pivotal fall of Berlin in 1945. Through illustrations and narrative, it captures the military tactics, key battles, and the broader historical context of this significant campaign, illustrating both the challenges faced by the soldiers and the impact of their efforts on the war's outcome.

      Red Army Into the Reich
    • 2021
    • 2021

      A study of the Roman borders, their role as defenses and control points and their impact on the Roman empire as a whole.

      Limits of Empire
    • 2021