An Illustrated Guide to One of the Greatest Events of World War II
The Allied landing in German-occupied Normandy on June 6, 1944 was the greatest amphibious operation in military history. In the months that followed, German forces, outnumbered and outgunned, fought one of the most tenacious and skillful defensive campaigns of the entire war. This magnificent graphical reconstruction details the momentous events of the Normandy campaign from its conception through to the destruction of the German 7th and 5th Panzer Armies at Falaise and the Allied liberation of Paris.
Included in The D-Day Atlasare:
Disposition and movements of military units Plans and objectives of the commanders on both sides Nature of the Normandy terrain Role of Allied air interdiction and long-range naval fire support Movement of reserve units and supplies Activitiesof the French Resistance
Follow troop movements and positions throughout the Normandy campaign to discover how the British, American, and Commonwealth troops reached victory.
By:
John Man Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 248mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 499g ISBN:9781510756465 ISBN 10: 1510756469 Pages: 144 Publication Date:13 September 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
John Manis a historian specializing in the nature of leadership. John's books have been published in over twenty languages around the world and include histories of the Great Wall of China and the Mongolian Empire. He lives in England.