Synopses & Reviews
This "History at a Glance" volume presents a huge amount of information in a small space, including many facts and figures that will be new even to dedicated readers.
Synopsis
D-Day contains a wealth of essential facts about the Normandy invasion, from the initial planning stages on both sides to the battle's aftermath. D-Day brings these facts together in an informative and concise manner presenting detailed comparisons of the opposing forces, the commanders and their leadership abilities, the planning and execution of the assaults, the fighting qualities of the soldiers of each army, and the weaponry used by both the Allies and the Germans. A detailed minute-by-minute chronology of events for all beaches and airborne landings is also included.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-212) and index.
About the Author
Randy Holderfield works in the legal field in the San Francisco Bay area, California. In addition to his lifelong study of WWII, he speaks regulary on the American Civil War, and is a longtime member of the South Bay Civil War Round table in San Jose, California. This is his first book. Michael J. Varhola earned a B.S. in journalism from the University of Maryland, and is a freelance editor and writer living in suburban Washington D.C. During Operation Desert Storn, he served with the 3rd Armored Division in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and thereafter helped found and run Living History magazine. Michael is the author or editor of numerous articles and books, including Everyday Life During the Civil War.