"The ramp dropped and I was in the water up to my waist before I even realised..."

Through the Dust of Normandy captures the visceral, human side of D-Day in the words of one British soldier who stormed the beaches of France on 6 June 1944. This short but powerful narrative strips away the myths and medals to reveal the noise, fear, and desperate courage of one of history's most significant military operations.

Told with stark honesty and poignant detail, this is the story of boots filled with seawater, bullets like angry bees, and the heavy silence of counting who survived the night. A powerful reminder that not every hero feels like one.

Perfect for readers of war memoirs, historical fiction, and those seeking a deeper understanding of the individual sacrifices behind D-Day.

Author's Note:

This piece is dedicated to the many soldiers—British, Allied, and otherwise—who landed on the beaches of Normandy and faced the unimaginable. While this story is fictionalised, it draws from real accounts, personal testimonies, and the enduring memory of those who served.
Their stories should never be forgotten.
— Robin Wickens