D-Day

by Gilbert, Martin

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Full title :D-Day / Martin Gilbert.

Summary

[The author of this book] examines World War II's turning point On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed at five Normandy beaches, preceded by massive naval and air bombardments and paratroop drops inland. For the troops who landed, it was a hard struggle as German defenders tried, and failed, to drive them back into the sea. The intricate planning and many individual acts of valor that made the Normandy landings a success ultimately paid off: less than a year later, Hitler was dead, and Germany had surrendered. In [the book, he] brings this epic invasion to life. [He] provides new information on the intricate preparations for "Operation Overlord," especially the setbacks, squabbles, and the high level of secrecy surrounding elaborate deceptions designed to convince the Germans that the landings would be somewhere far from Normandy. He provides new details of how the Allies penetrated German planning to defend against the invasion. [He also] captures the confusion, horror, and heroism through new vivid firsthand accounts. Taking us behind the scenes into the world of the planners, and then to the beachhead itself, [it is] for anyone who wants to understand the Second World War's most decisive battle.-http://www.loc.gov/catdir

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2004.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
Place of Publication:Princeton, N.J
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004.

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The Physical Object

Description:1 audio disc ; : 4 3/4 i

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oclc:ocm56189123
Dewey Decimal:940.542142

Genesis of a plan -- Adversaries and allies -- Towards overlord.-- Preparations intensify -- Planning and deception -- Mounting costs -- Month of May -- First five days of June -- D-Day, the shadow war from midnight to dawn.-- D-Day, fighting on land, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword -- Establishing the beachhead -- Beyond the point of no return.