Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944

Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944

Omaha Beach saw the greatest drama and loss of life on D-Day and was critically important to subsequent Allied total victory in World War II. In this gripping new book, historian Joseph Balkoski tells the story of June 6, 1944, when largely untested American troops assaulted the German army's Atlantic wall. Equal parts oral history and meticulous reconstruction, including the invasion's diplomatic and strategic context, Omaha Beach is the closest the modern reader can get to experiencing the Normandy landings firsthand. A fitting tribute to the veterans as well as an engaging narrative, it promises to become a classic on one of America's, and indeed, the world's, most important days in history. This brilliantly researched and engagingly written comprehensive history of this momentous battle includes many never before published first-person accounts by the men who were there, many given within days of the invasion! Also included are comprehensive lists of all Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross winners at Omaha Beach as well as: Ã¹ the Order of Battle Ã¹ casualty list for the first twenty-four hours Ã¹ organization of a 30man assault boat Ã¹ weapons and equipment carried in the assault by a typical soldier and a series of detailed maps allowing the reader unparalleled insight into the minute-by-minute combat on Omaha Beach.
Country USA
Brand Stackpole Books
Manufacturer Stackpole Books
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9780811700795
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Stackpole Books
Manufacturer	Stackpole Books
Binding	Hardcover
EANs	9780811700795
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944

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