This is a detailed account of the planning and execution of history's greatest amphibious invasion.
Details
ISBN: 9781781210406
Physical Description:48 p. : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.print
Publisher:Tucson, AZ : Brown Bear Books, 2013.
General Note: "World War II day by day explains in simple terms why the war started and how it was fought in different theaters across the world. Day-by-day entries describe how events unfolded, while pictures show what it was like to be there. Boxes highlight key moments and individuals, and eyewitness accounts add a personal voice to the story." --P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Introduction -- December 1943-May 1944 -- June 1-5, 1944 -- Utah Beach -- Omaha Beach -- Gold Beach -- Juno Beach -- Sword Beach -- June 7-12, 1944 -- Glossary -- Further resources -- Index.