Ryan, Cornelius
The Longest Day: The D-Day Story, June 6th, 1944
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838603441
- author:
- Ryan, Cornelius
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Longest Day: The D-Day Story, June 6th 1944 Cornelius Ryan's account of D-Day is a powerful and emotive retelling of one of the most pivotal moments in history. On 6 June 1944, an unprecedented invasion force of over 156,000 troops from 12 countries launched a massive assault on Nazi-occupied France. Through the voices of over 1,000 survivors, including high-ranking officers and ordinary soldiers, Ryan captures the horror and heroism of D-Day. The story is one of inspired tactical planning, epic implementation, and individual acts of bravery that would define the battle. This book provides a compelling and detailed account of the events leading up to the invasion, its execution, and the aftermath. Ryan's masterful storytelling brings to life the complexities and challenges of this defining moment in World War II, shedding light on the human experience of those who fought and died on the beaches of Normandy.
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