D-Day: The Greatest Military Operation in History [Paperback]

On June 6, 1944, the largest military operation in history got underway in northern France as more than 150,000 Allied troops began the invasion of German-occupied Western Europe. D-Day: The Story of the Greatest Military Operation in History provides bone-chilling detailed information on how Allied Forces got to D-Day through months of meticulous planning for Operation Overlord, the fierce fighting, and the Allied leaders of WWII who conceived, shaped, and executed the plan. Learn why Normandy was chosen for the amphibious attack, how the Allied leaders deceived Hitler's army, and the military operations that followed. Incredible in-the-field photos bring the fight to life. Gain insight into the types of planes, ships, and tanks that were used and learn where you can honor the military men who sacrificed their lives on that day.On June 6, 1944, the largest military operation in history got underway in northern France as more than 150,000 Allied troops began the invasion of German-occupied Western Europe. D-Day: The Story of the Greatest Military Operation in History provides bone-chilling detailed information on how Allied Forces got to D-Day through months of meticulous planning for Operation Overlord, the fierce fighting, and the Allied leaders who conceived, shaped, and executed the plan.

?An incredibly detailed and sobering account of the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1044. Some accounts come from the soldiers who were there. A must-have book for any military or WWII enthusiast.

?Explains why the Allied leaders chose Normandy beach, how they deceived the Germans, why it took years of planning before they could put their plan into action, the many operations that were coordinated to attack at the same time and the aftermath.

?Includes in-the-field photos of the actual invasion, military vehicles, soldiers, airmen, leaders, German prisoners, and more!

?Provides a timeline of the naval, ló™