The First Wave

Book • 2019
The First Wave by Alex Kershaw is an immersive and adrenaline-driven account of D-Day combat, focusing on the remarkable men who carried out the most perilous missions.

The book vividly portrays their bravery and the chaos of combat, offering a fresh perspective on one of history's most pivotal events.

It follows ten men, including the first American paratrooper to land in Normandy and the Rangers who scaled Pointe du Hoc, highlighting their courage and the impact of their actions on the war's outcome.

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