Re-creates key moments of the historic day when the defences of the Third Reich crumbled and Europe was liberated. Beginning with the first tentative plans to free Europe from Hitler's tyranny, this work traces the story of 'Operation Overlord' from the preparations through the actual invasion and beyond.
John S. D. Eisenhower Books
John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower was a United States Army officer and author of several books on military history. His works are characterized by a deep insight into military strategies and historical events. Eisenhower explores pivotal moments in armed conflicts and their impact on world history in his writings. His analyses are valued for their precision and engaging style.
World War II: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Seven years in preparation, this monumental illustrated history of WWII covers the causes of the war, the rise of the Nazi war machine and the invasion of the Soviet Union, the entry of Japan and the U.S. into the war, the war in the Pacific, and more. Many rare photographs. (Large book: pages 14 3/8" high by 10 3/8" wide. Three to five photos on every page; many maps.) Also with text on military history of the war.