Field of fire
Subtitle: diary of a gunner officer
By: Jack Swaab
Publisher: Sutton
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780750942768
Subjects: Diaries; History; World War, 1939-1945; Campaigns; British Personal narratives; Military campaigns; Great Britain. Army. Division, 51st (Highland); Great Britain
Description: Jack Swaab joined the veteran 51st (Highland) Infantry Division on 3 January 1943. In May 1944 he records the restless time as his regiment prepared for the invasion of Normandy. In September 1944 Swaab's role changed dramatically, as he moved from commanding a troop to being a forward observation officer.
Notes: Originally published: 2005.

Includes index.