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D-Day

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D-Day by Antony Beevor provides an in-depth and gripping account of the Normandy landings during World War II. It explores the strategic, logistical, and personal challenges faced by the Allies as they embarked on one of the most significant military operations in history. The book offers a detailed narrative of the events leading up to and following the invasion, highlighting both the heroism and the suffering experienced by those involved.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy detailed historical accounts of World War II, particularly those focusing on the pivotal events of D-Day. Antony Beevor's extensive research and engaging narrative style bring the dramatic and complex invasion to life, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts.

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D-Day

The Normandy Landings that took place on D-Day involved by far the largest invasion fleet ever known. The scale of the undertaking was simply awesome. What followed them was some of the most cunning and ferocious fighting of the war, at times as savage as anything seen on the Eastern Front.

Antony Beevor's gripping narrative conveys the true experience of war.

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The definitive account of D-Day from the author of international bestsellers Stalingrad and Berlin: D-Day by Antony Beevor is a landmark historical narrative that captures the epic scale and human cost of the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. Drawing from first-hand accounts, archival research, and a keen historian's eye, Beevor immerses readers in the gripping details of this pivotal moment in World War II.

The Normandy landings that unfolded on D-Day involved the largest invasion fleet ever assembled. With over 5,000 ships and nearly 160,000 troops from the Allied nations, the sheer magnitude of the operation was staggering. The aftermath was marked by intense and painstakingly strategic combat. As forces clashed with unparalleled ferocity, correspondingly high casualties strained relationships among the principal commanders on both sides.

In meticulous detail, Beevor delves into the complex interplay of personalities, tactical manoeuvres, and sheer determination that defined this momentous event. French civilians, tragically caught in the crossfire or under relentless Allied bombardment, endured heart-wrenching suffering. Even the long-awaited joy of Liberation had its shadows, revealing the complexities of war beyond mere heroics.

Antony Beevor's inimitably gripping narrative style brings the true experience of war to life. He places the reader on the beaches of Normandy, side by side with the heroes whose valorous stories he so vividly portrays. Through both broad strokes and minute details, Beevor conveys the full terrifying and heroic spectacle of D-Day.

Whether you are a history enthusiast or new to the subject, D-Day offers an authoritative and compelling account that stands as a testament to the bravery, sacrifice, and intricate realities of one of the most significant military operations in history.

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Antony Beevor's D-Day is highly acclaimed, with critics noting its brilliant reassessment of the pivotal Second World War battle. The book adeptly captures the intense close-quarter fighting, the experiences of French civilians, and the strategic decisions of political leaders. Reviews praise Beevor's ability to bring history to life, making readers feel as if they are experiencing the events firsthand, and commend his impeccable research and gripping narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241968970

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Antony Beevor's latest book is Ardennes 1944 - Hitler's Last Gamble. He is the author of Crete - The Battle and the Resistance, (Runciman Prize), Stalingrad, (Samuel Johnson Prize, Wolfson Prize for History and Hawthornden Prize for Literature), Berlin - The Downfall, The Battle for Spain (Premio La Vanguardia), and D-Day: The Battle for Normandy, (Prix Henry Malherbe and the Royal United Services Institute Westminster Medal). His next work The Second World War was another No. 1 international bestseller. His books have appeared in more than thirty languages and have sold more than six and a half million copies. According to the Bookseller, 'Beevor is the bestselling historian of the BookScan era'. A former chairman of the Society of Authors, he has received honorary doctorates from the Universities of Kent, Bath, East Anglia and York, and he is also a visiting professor at the University of Kent. In 2014, he received the Pritzker Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing.

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