The invasion has begun. In this gripping book, Jonathan Mayo gives a blow by blow account of the events of D-Day, revealing what happened to the people swept up in this crucial moment in history. From soldiers, French villagers and journalists, to schoolchildren and nurses, thousands were placed in extraordinary situations when the Allies landed in Normandy. This is their story.
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781780722429
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 200 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
Studded with extraordinary detail, this is the most joltingly vivid account ever written of the day the Allies gambled everything. - Daily Mail
The chaos, the horror and the bravery of the battlefield are all here… - Daily Express
An engrossing work... An accessible history that conveys the havoc and vast international spread of D-Day. - Kirkus Reviews US
Awesome... a completely comprehensive examination, an incredible amount of detail, a pleasure to read and learn from. - The Avid Reader
This is an outstanding book and should be required reading in High School history classes. - Battles and Book Reviews
This book creates a remarkably vivid picture of one of the most important days in modern history. - The Good Book Guide
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