A unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. Follow the D-Day landings through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. This is a unique insight into the D-Day landings 75 years on. The Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944 were the greatest amphibious assault in history, requiring almost two years of meticulous planning and the largest co-ordinated mapping effort the world has ever seen. More than 200 illustrations demonstrate how the D-Day landings unfolded, along with detailed descriptions of what happened on that momentous day. This collection of incredible maps uncover the events that led up to D-Day, the planning for the assault and the progress of the liberating forces afterwards. Dramatic photographs help to illustrate the key historical events that took place during Operation Overlord.
| ISBN: | 9780008358266 |
| Publication date: | 30th May 2019 |
| Author: | Richard Happer, Peter Chasseaud, Times Books |
| Publisher: | Times Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Genres: |
Second World War Battles and campaigns |