Holmes, Richard

D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history, took place on 6 June 1944. The subsequent battle of Normandy involved over a million men, and helped seal the fate of The Third Reich. This is a graphic account of the planning and execution of Operation Overlord, as well as the campaign that effectively destroyed the German forces in France.

This book covers the history of battles - from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.

Presents a history of battles, from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.

This book covers the history of battles--from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.

Chronicles the last thirty years of Coleridge's life, focusing on his failing marriage, his opium addiction, his relationship with Wordsworth, and his later writings.