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The Times D-Day :The Story of the Allied Landings
The Times D-Day :The Story of the Allied Landings
hardback
Published:
30 May, 2019
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Description
Follow the D-Day landings through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. This is a unique insight into the D-Day landings 75 years on.
The Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944 were the greatest amphibious assault in history, requiring almost two years of meticulous planning and the largest co-ordinated mapping effort the world has ever seen.
More than 200 illustrations demonstrate how the D-Day landings unfolded, along with detailed descriptions of what happened on that momentous day.
This collection of incredible maps uncover the events that led up to D-Day, the planning for the assault and the progress of the liberating forces afterwards. Dramatic photographs help to illustrate the key historical events that took place during Operation Overlord.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008358266 |
| ISBN10 | 0008358265 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 880 g |
| Product Dimensions | 195 x 252 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Author of fourteen non-fiction books on historical and geographical subjects and contributor to several atlases and other reference works. Recent titles include The Times Extreme Survivors and The Times Britain From Above.