Overlord : D-day and the battle for Normandy
Hastings, Max2015
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This study of the D-Day landings which marked the beginning of the battle for the liberation of Europe draws together eyewitness accounts of survivors, plus a wealth of sources and documents to provide a perspective on the battle for Normandy. The famous D-Day landings of 6 June 1944 marked the beginning of Operation Overlord, the battle for the liberation of Europe. Republished as part of the Pan Military Classics series, Max Hastings' acclaimed account overturns many traditional legends in this memorable study. Drawing together the eyewitness accounts of survivors from both sides, plus a wealth of previously untapped sources and documents, Overlord provides a brilliant, controversial perspective on the devastating battle for Normandy. 'A masterly book, rich in insight, shrewd and weighty in judgement.Max Hastings stands in the first rank of writers on modern war' Financial Times
Main title:
Overlord : D-day and the battle for Normandy / Max Hastings.
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Imprint:
London : Pan Books, 2015.
Collation:
xxiv, 514 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: London: Michael Joseph, 1984.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781447288732 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.542940.5421421940.5421940.54
Language:
English
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BRN:
2028420