normandy

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

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

"Captures the events and the spirit of that D-Day, June 6, 1944, the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control"--Publisher.

An examination of D-Day that discusses World War II, Operation Overlord, German resistance, and other related topics.

Relates the history leading up to, on the day of, and in the aftermath of the Allieds' D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, the massive battle that turned the tide of World War II in Europe, as it appeared in the photographs and stories of LIFE magazine.

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.