Kershaw, Robert

D-Day: Piercing the Atlantic Wall: 2

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ISBN 13:: 9780711033238
author:: Kershaw, Robert
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ian Allan Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 544
Dimensions:: 198 mm X 129 mm
Genre:: History / Military History
Condition:: New
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£10.28

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D-Day Piercing the Atlantic Wall by Robert Kershaw offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most pivotal moments. By examining the battle through the eyes of both Allied and German participants, Kershaw sheds new light on the successes and failures of both sides. The book delves into the often-overlooked details of the Normandy landings, including extracts from the German telephone log for Omaha Beach. This unique approach provides a nuanced understanding of the events that unfolded during this critical period in World War II. Kershaw also explores the strategic decisions made by both sides, particularly the failure to balance tank and infantry forces in the challenging Normandy terrain. Through its analysis, D-Day Piercing the Atlantic Wall helps to explain why the battle for Normandy became a prolonged and bitter struggle.

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