D-Day: Over 100 Maps Reveal How D-Day Landings Unfolded
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Follow the D-Day landings through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary, and photographs
Written by a historian of military cartography, this is a unique insight into D-Day landings 70 years later. Along with the maps, key historical events are described, giving a plotted history the D-Day landings from an expert historian. Starting with a summary of World War II up to 1944, the book then covers deception schemes, terrain, intelligence, reconnaissance, and mapping. It discusses Operation NEPTUNE: naval and air bombardments and the assault landings, and Operation OVERLORD: establishing the beachheads. The final chapter discusses the break-out, German unconditional surrender; and VE Day.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0007592833
ISBN13:9780007592838
Release Date:January 2015
Publisher:HarperCollins UK
Length:208 Pages
Weight:2.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.9" x 11.0"
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