Heimdal

Heimdal Publishing was founded by Georges Bernage in 1975 and has an impressive catalogue of books specialising on World War II and the Middle Ages. Known worldwide for highly illustrated books and magazines, Heimdal Publishing works with a range of contributors – from expert university researchers to passionate enthusiasts.

1944, La Poursuite Alliee Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9782840481331
Pub Date: 13 Nov 2007
Imprint: Heimdal
Illustrations: b/w photos
Description:
A superb, highly illustrated book! From their bridgeheads in Normandy, established after three months of intense fighting, the Allies finally broke out and began a spectacular advance, pushing the Germans back at an unprecedented rate. Here’s the complete story of what became known as Montgomery’s Blitzkrieg.

Chateaux Royaux Du XIII Siecle

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9782840482222
Pub Date: 27 Apr 2006
Imprint: Heimdal
Illustrations: illustrated throughout
Description:
This short French text, the second in a three volume series, is both a reference source and a tourist guide which introduces the reader to the French Royal Castles built in the age of St Louis.

La Basse Auvergne Medievale

Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
ISBN: 9782840481614
Pub Date: 27 Apr 2006
Imprint: Heimdal
Description:
French Language
Veteran Recall Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9782840481942
Pub Date: 19 Mar 2005
Imprint: Heimdal
Description:
This collection of reminiscences and poems of American veterans residing in France brings alive the realities of World War II, particularly in France but also in North Africa, the South Pacific, England, Belgium, Holland, Italy and Germany.Many compelling images emerge from these seventeen stories: a secret agent launching kayaks in cold Algerian waters, a six-foot-two sergeant wading ashore at Utah Beach, an American medic treating a German soldier in a Norman church, a young Frenchman hiding an American airman in a shepherd's hut, a commander crawling over to a burning tank to save on of his "boys", a WAC dancing in the streets of Paris on V-E Day.
RRP: £13.95

Normandie 6 Juin 1944

Format: Paperback
Pages: 8
ISBN: 9782840482734
Pub Date: 01 Jun 2000
Imprint: Heimdal
Description:
French Language
Normandie 6 Juin 1944 - 100 Pictures Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9782840482741
Pub Date: 01 May 2000
Imprint: Heimdal
Description:
A pictorial study. Wartime b/w photographs with captions. The Pluto pipeline, Red Ball Express, and the restoration of the French railways.
RRP: £3.95
Forteresses Royales En Pays Cathare Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9782840482130
Pub Date: 01 Apr 2000
Imprint: Heimdal
Illustrations: colour photos throughout
Description:
French Language
The D-Day Landing Beaches Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9782840481379
Pub Date: 01 Mar 2000
Imprint: Heimdal
Illustrations: illustrated throughout in full colour
Description:
A spectacular, large format, full colour book, packed with over 200 photographs, maps and charts. The book is divided into the sectors associated with the Normandy landings in 1944.
RRP: £12.99