D-Day: A Layman's Guide by Scott Addington
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This guide has been written specifically for people with little or no prior knowledge of D-Day and will serve as an ideal introduction to what can be a very daunting subject.
Written in an engaging way, this is more like an informal chat than a heavy historical text, and with short, sharp chapters this Layman's Guide provides just enough detail to gain a good grounding of knowledge and understanding, without the reader drowing in a sea of detail. That said, all of the major aspects of D-Day are covered in this book, including:
The Atlantic Wall
COSSAC and SHAEF
The role of intelligence
Operation Bodyguard
Invention and Innovation
Operation Deadstick: Pegasus Bridge
The Airborne Assualt
The Merville Battery
The invasion beaches: Utah, Omaha, Juno, Gold and Sword
Pointe du Hoc
Operation PLUTO
Mulberry harbours
The end of 'The Longest Day'
Why the Germans failed to push the invasion back into the sea
For anyone looking for an entertaining and informative overview of D-Day this Layman's Guide is the perfect place to start.
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