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Normandy '44
D-Day and the Epic 77-Day Battle for France
Book • 2020
This book provides a detailed and fresh perspective on the Normandy campaign, drawing on widespread archives and eyewitness testimonies.
It covers the extraordinary planning and execution of the Allied invasion, the brutal landings on the five beaches, and the subsequent battles across Normandy.
The narrative includes insights into the strategic decisions of commanders like Eisenhower, Rommel, and Montgomery, as well as the experiences of soldiers, pilots, and other individuals involved in the campaign.
Holland emphasizes the importance of logistics, industry, and operational brilliance in the Allied victory, while also highlighting the challenges faced by both sides and the human cost of the battle.
It covers the extraordinary planning and execution of the Allied invasion, the brutal landings on the five beaches, and the subsequent battles across Normandy.
The narrative includes insights into the strategic decisions of commanders like Eisenhower, Rommel, and Montgomery, as well as the experiences of soldiers, pilots, and other individuals involved in the campaign.
Holland emphasizes the importance of logistics, industry, and operational brilliance in the Allied victory, while also highlighting the challenges faced by both sides and the human cost of the battle.
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Paul Woodadge

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, who wrote the book, to discuss changes made in the paperback edition.


James Holland

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as a best-selling book.


Al Murray

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