normandy (france)

Five women's lives showcase the devastation of war and the consequences of their choices when D-Day arrives and they each must face what lies ahead. Mildred Gillars, "Axis Sally," forged a successful radio career as a Nazi propagandist, but now must face her treasonous actions; Theda, an aid worker for the queen, fights against sexism to forge a career for herself, even as she becomes overwhelmed with the number of injured and dead soldiers filling up her hospital; Emilia has used her looks to rise through the ranks of the Nazi regime to survive and now looks to betray them; Adelaide has only ever wanted to be a good mother, but recent estrangement from her daughter and German soldiers overtaking her home test her mettle; and Flora, a French resistance fighter, will do anything within her power to stop those she believes responsible for her parents' disappearance.

"Henri has an urgent mission from a top French Resistance agent in the fight against the Nazis--and the agent also happens to be his mom. He has to deliver a secret map to another town before the German soldiers can catch him. But on his way, he encounters Ace, an American paratrooper dog who's landed far away from the beaches of Normandy, and Elle, a war orphan who needs his help. Ace needs to get back to the frontlines so he can protect his handler, and helping would put Henri way off track. But then they're captured by enemy troops. Ace, Elle, and Henri have to learn to trust each other--and their unlikely allies--so they can escape in time to help the Allied forces in their historic invasion"--Publisher.

Chronicles the experiences of the young men from Bedford, Virginia, who invaded Normandy's Omaha Beach as part of the first wave of American soldiers who hit the beaches on D-Day.

It is June 6, 1944, D-Day, and Dee Carpenter (true name Dietrich Zimmermann), an underage private in the United States Army, is headed for Omaha Beach, seeking revenge for his uncle, who was arrested by Nazis when Dee was a little boy; meanwhile, Samira Zidano, an eleven-year old French-Algerian girl is looking for the French resistance, desperate to deliver the message that the invasion is about to begin, and get their help in freeing her mother--this is the most important day of the twentieth century, and both children want to fight, and survive.

Presents ten true stories of some brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen who risked their lives on D-Day, June 6, 1944, including glider pilot Pete Buckley, Army medic "Woody" Woodson, and First Sergeant Leonard "Bud" Lomell and Staff Sergeant Jack Kuhn.

The second of Jeff Shaara's epic trilogy on World War II covers the story of D-Day and the Allied invasion of France told from the perspective of some of the event's major characters.

Highlights the secret techniques used by the Allies to deceive and confuse enemies during World War II. Details fake warships, secret codes and missions, and disguised soldiers. Features fact boxes, black-and-white illustrations, and further resources.

A choose-your-own adventure story that has readers assume the role of a World War II infantryman and fight in various theaters of war across Europe and Asia. Contains three story paths and twenty-eight endings.

"In an immersive ... narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the D-Day invasion"--Amazon.com.

The author shares his life and his role as a decorated medic during World War II. Exploring his actions that saved many soldiers on D-Day.