Two Sides of the Beach: The Invasion and Defence of Europe in 1944This is the story of D-Day and the Invasion of Europe as seen by both the attacking and defending forces. It includes comments and descriptions from a wide range of Allied and German forces--from generals to front-line infantry soldiers. It relates the horror of combat through the eyes of the fighting men, conveying their terror, exhaustion, and often their fury. |
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User Review - bobbre - LibraryThingAlthough one might think that from the title of this book, the main focus would be on the events of 6 June, 1944. That action however is only covered for less than a quarter of the books length, the ... Read full review
Contents
Generals and Soldiers | 1 |
Assault | 20 |
The Greatest Ever Armada | 51 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Two Sides of the Beach: The Invasion and Defence of Europe in 1944 Invasion and Defence of Europe in 1944 |
| Author | Edmund L. Blandford |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Airlife, 1999 |
| ISBN | 1840370742, 9781840370744 |
| Length | 266 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Military / Biological & Chemical Warfare |
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