normandy

Contains photographs and first-hand accounts of the allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.

Presents an account of the Normandy invasion, covering the experiences of American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers as well as the plight of the French civilians who were caught up in the fighting prior to the liberation of Paris.

Over four hundred photographs with text tell the dramatic experiences of D-Day combatants on both sides, from preparations to the ultimate result.

Describes the Allied invasion of occupied France on June 6, 1944, including the leaders, beaches, medics, machines, and reaction, and includes color photographs and written accounts from "Time" and "Life" magazines.

Chronicles the events of the Normandy invasion in June 1944 from the personal experiences, diaries, letters, and photographs of the infantry soldiers who were there and discusses some of the mistakes made by some of the Allied commanders whom the author believes nearly lost the victory.

An account of the invasion of Europe by the Allies in World War II, which was the turning point of the war.

Presents the story of the battle on the coast of Normandy in June, 1944, which was the turning point of World War II.

Gives an account of the first engagement of D-Day, the turning point of World War II.

The author recalls the wartime experiences of his father who volunteered for the army, landed on Omaha Beach in 1944, and was killed near St. Lo by a sniper's bullet while attending a wounded soldier.

Provides scholarly discussion account of the strategies employed in the planning and execution of the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944 including the Allied deception to divert the German's attention toward the Pas-de-Calais and the daring paratroop attacks behind enemy lines.