The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition

Name: The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition
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SKU: 9781510776029
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Your Guide to the Normandy Battlefields and WWII Paris, Revised and Updated

By Kevin Dennehy and Stephen T. Powers

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The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition by Kevin Dennehy and Stephen T. Powers is a comprehensive travel guide focusing on the pivotal sites of the D-Day landings in Normandy. It provides detailed information about the battlefields, museums, cemeteries, and memorials, offering historical context and practical advice for visitors looking to understand the significance of the events. Rich with historical photos and insights, it's an essential resource for anyone planning to visit these landmark locations.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for exploring historical landmarks and a keen interest in World War II history. It provides a detailed guide to visiting significant D-Day sites, offering insights into the events of June 1944. Perfect for travellers looking to enrich their understanding of one of history's pivotal moments through a unique travel experience.

For families of the heroes who fought on the beaches of Normandy during World War II, for fans of Saving Private Ryan, or for traveller interested in history, here is the complete guide to visiting one of the world’s most historic battlefields.

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Updated for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

For families of the heroes who fought on the beaches of Normandy during World War II, for fans of Saving Private Ryan, or for travellers interested in history, here is the complete guide to visiting one of the world's most historic battlefields.

The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition includes everything you need to know to plan and make your visit to the site of the biggest seaborne invasion in history. This compact guidebook not only describes the most significant land invasion of World War II but also provides detailed battlefield maps and tours, identifies monuments and attractions, and locates museums and historical sites to make your planning easier and less stressful.

This guide provides everything you need ahead of your visit, including:

Easy-to-follow maps and tours
Where to stay, dine, and shop
Lists of the best D-Day museums
How to find war relics still at the battlefield sites
Historical context for each site, including a description of military action there
A special bonus guide to World War II history and sites in Paris

The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition contains a wealth of detailed information that is perfect for those considering travelling to France, anyone about to visit these sites, veterans, students of military history, and any others who wish to learn about the history of this legendary battle.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510776029

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Edition: Special Edition, Revised, Special edition

Illustration: Black and white photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 216

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Kevin Dennehy Non-Fiction Stephen T. Powers Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Professor Stephen T. Powers is the author of The March to Victory, A Guide to World War II Battles and Battlefields from London to the Rhine. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Powers was a history professor at the University of Northern Colorado for more than thirty years.

Kevin Dennehy has been a journalist for more than thirty years, writing for daily newspapers and magazines. A retired Army National Guard colonel, Dennehy is a Special Forces combat veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq. He lives in Denver, Colorado.