Sword Beach: D-Day Baptism by Fire/Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-Boat War/Running Deep: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine in World War II/The Maginot Line: A New History.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2026, v. 105, n. 1. P. 185 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FREEDMAN, LAWRENCE D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses four recent books that provide new insights into World War II. Max Hastings' "Sword Beach: D-Day Baptism by Fire" focuses on the experiences of ordinary soldiers during the Normandy invasion, highlighting the chaos and fear of battle. Roger Moorhouse's "Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-Boat War" examines the challenges faced by German U-boats, including operational failures and high casualty rates. Tom Clavin's "Running Deep" tells the story of the USS Tang and its captain, Richard O'Kane, detailing the dangers faced by American submariners and the tragic malfunction of a torpedo that led to the submarine's sinking. Lastly, Kevin Passmore's "The Maginot Line: A New History" offers a revisionist perspective on the French fortifications, arguing that they were not solely responsible for France's defeat and that early command mistakes played a significant role. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2026/01, Vol. 105, Issue 1, p185
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:190321860
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