Assaulting the Riviera, 1944

The book highlights the often-overlooked invasion of Southern France during WWII, contrasting it with the more frequently documented Normandy campaign. It emphasizes that despite the smaller scale of the southern campaign, the sacrifices made were significant, with equal pain and loss experienced by soldiers. The narrative draws attention to the historical context of the Mediterranean region, once a refuge for the elite, and underscores the brutal realities faced by those involved in the southern operations.