Invasion!: The Story of D-Day - Couverture souple

Bliven Jr., Bruce

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1402741413 ISBN 13 : 9781402741418

Editeur : Sterling Juvenile, 2007

Synopsis

It is June 6, 1944: The greatest amphibious invasion the world had ever seen, involving thousands of ships, incredible preparation and courageous soldiers, sailors and airmen willing to sacrifice their lives for victory. Author and journalist Bruce Bliven was there on the beaches of France and he recounts it all, from the risky plans developed by British and American military leaders through to the daring landing itself. He also tells of individual tales of bravery from the courageous soldiers who lived through it.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

June 6, 1944: The greatest amphibious invasion the world had ever seen was launched, involving thousands of ships, incredible planning and preparation and a million courageous soldiers, sailors and airmen willing to sacrifice their lives for victory. Author and journalist Bruce Bliven was there that day, on the beaches of France and he recounts it all, from the risky plans developed by the American and British military leaders through the daring landing itself. Most important, he shares stories of individual bravery shown by soldiers who waded or parachuted ashore in what became the turning point of the war.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sterling Juvenile
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1402741413
• ISBN 13: 9781402741418
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible