Featured battle : Mauriac Plain

Part of Hun Invasion of Europe

Date : 25 July 0451

Aetius, the Roman commander in Gaul, [virtual ruler of the western empire] faced the Huns under Attlia. In a battle which lasted most of the day until nightfall neither side gained a clear advantage. The Huns retired in good order to their wagon laager for the night. Aetius did not offer battle on the following day. The battle probably saved Gaul because Attila turned his attentions elsewhere.

The Defence and Fall of Greece 1940-41

John Carr
Here is a good read cover to cover which draws you in from page one. The story is of the Italian attack on Greece, the repulsion of this attack and the Greek advance throwing the Italians back through Albania. The subsequent small support by the Allies and the major attack by the Germans is told in not quite the same detail.
The political and military aspects, air land and sea, are covered, all as it should be, with a strong Greek emphasis. This is a book about people and most interesting is how the author brings out the characters of some participants and shows what bearing this had on events. The narrative is enriched with quotations and journal entries from the highest politicians to the lowliest soldiers. There are five useful maps and a set of interesting photographs.
The author intended to bring out the ‘actual atmosphere of the defence and fall of Greece’ in this he has succeeded abundantly.
We highly recommend this book to all levels of interest.

Pen & Sword Military, 2020