The Normandy Landings, the largest amphibious operation the world has ever seen, marked 'the beginning of the end of the Second World War'. Russell Miller's superb book offers a definitiive account of 'being alive in 1944, being young, and being at war'.
This book is the authentic story of D-Day, as it has never been told before - entirely by those who took part. Letters, diaries, memos and dozens of interviews with veterans from all sides recreate the deception plans and dry runs, the desperate German wait behind the Atlantic Wall, the disagreements between Allies, the ghastly ordeal of Omaha Beach, Resistance sabotage operations and the first day of battle. Throughout, Russell Miller has enticed from his old soldiers not only astonishingly vivid memories of events but their feelings as participants. Here, he writes, we find 'hysteria and horror interspersed with flashes of heroism and humour.....these are the true voices of D-Day.'
This large 496 page softcover is illustrated with black and white photographs. The cover has a corner crease and spine creases and a little edgewear and there are some light marks and a 4cm split (caused by a stanley knife) on back cover. Internally it is in a good, tight, clean condition.
Postage quoted is for within Australia only and as this is a large, heavy book overseas customers should email me for a postage quote before bidding. Local pick up is not available.
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