D-Day: June 6, 1944 -- The Climactic Battle of WWII

D-Day: June 6, 1944 -- The Climactic Battle of WWII
ISBN-10
0671673343
ISBN-13
9780671673345
Series
D-Day
Category
History
Pages
655
Language
English
Published
1994-06-06
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Author
Stephen E. Ambrose

Description

Chronicles the events, politics, and personalities of this pivotal day in World War II, shedding light on the strategies of commanders on both sides and the ramifications of the battle

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