Description
A vivid and authoritative account of Operation Overlord, this book traces the Allied invasion of Normandy from the planning and preparations of D-Day through the grueling campaign that followed in 1944. Drawing on military records, firsthand testimony, and the experiences of soldiers and civilians, it examines the strategy, confusion, courage, and costly miscalculations that shaped the battle. The narrative explores both the vast operational stakes and the human realities of combat, offering a compelling portrait of one of the decisive campaigns of the Second World War. Its sharply observed, accessible style combines battlefield detail with penetrating analysis of leadership, logistics, and the price of liberation.
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paperback
Michael Joseph
Published Jan 1, 1984
404 pages
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First Published
1984
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Overlord D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, 1944 by Max Hastings.