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D-Day

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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 70 years on. Over 90 maps demonstrate how the D-Day landings unfolded, and are accompanied by detailed descriptions of what happened on that momentous day.

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. Key maps include: * Top-secret maps of Normandy with overprints showing thebeach defences. * Plans of the Allied deception schemes. * Detailed maps of all five landing beaches, including OMAHAand UTAH. * Chart of the armada's route across the English Channel. * Maps showing the Allied Forces' movements as they pushed across France towards Berlin and VE 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.

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Product Details
Times Books
0007592833 / 9780007592838
Hardback
09/10/2014
United Kingdom
English
208 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour)
28 cm
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Published in Scotland. At head of title: The Times.