On June 6, 1944, the largest invasion in world history began D-Day. This guide takes you to the sites in Normandy where history was written. It recounts the decisive hours and days that turned the tide of the Second World War and shows you the places where it all happened.

With maps, visitor tips, and local history, it is an invaluable companion for anyone wishing to follow in the footsteps of the Allied forces, or to explore from home one of the most dramatic events of the twentieth century.

The book includes:

An introduction to the background, planning, and execution of the invasion

In-depth chapters on each landing beach Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword

Accounts of American and British airborne operations

Stories about key locations such as Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Pegasus Bridge

Information on museums, war cemeteries, and memorials

Practical tips for those wishing to travel in the footsteps of the Allies in present-day Normandy

Marco Smedberg is a military historian, former armored officer, and member of the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences. He has written several books on military history, including The Vietnam Wars 1880-1980, The First World War, and Israel s Wars. He also leads military history group tours to notable battlefields around the world among them an annual journey to Normandy.

ÖVRIGT:
Mediatyp: Bok
Bandtyp: Danskt band
Författare: Marco Smedberg
Översättare: David Potter
Förlag: Karavan Förlag
Språk: Engelska
Omfång: 160 sidor
Upplaga: 1
Mått (bxhxd): 124x190x11 mm
Vikt: 224 gram
Illustrerad: Ja

Streckkod: 9789189983359
SKU: 720269