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12. The Road to Paris

D-Day: The Tide Turns

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Logistical Challenges and Bittersweet Victories in Normandy

This chapter examines the complex reactions of Norman farmers to American troops, interweaving themes of pragmatism and irony. It also details the logistical challenges of the Allies and the fierce street battles in Cherbourg, culminating in a bittersweet triumph overshadowed by the devastation of the port.

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