normandy

Describes the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which marked the beginning of the end of World War II.

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.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France. Years in the planning, more than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates of these forces, the key figures of leadership, and the adversity and triumphs of World War II is recounted in this fascinating volume.

On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to launch a massive attack on Nazi Germany. Readers will discover how the attack was carefully planned and carried out, from how the location was chosen to which kinds of vehicles and weapons were used. They will also learn about the battle's impact on the rest of the war and find out why it is still remembered as such an important victory today.

Discusses the events leading up to the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.

An up-close look at the planning, execution, and aftermath of D-Day, 1944--the beginning of the end of World War II.

Examines the battle of Normandy from the viewpoint of German Army commander Erwin Rommel, discussing his impact on the German defenses during the Allied invasion and addresses the Field Marshal's role in an assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler.