D-Day: The Greatest Military Operation (Visual History)

·An in-depth and haunting recount of the Normandy D-Day invasion on June 6, 1044, featuring firsthand stories from the soldiers who were on the front lines. This book is essential for military history enthusiasts and WWII buffs alike.·Explores the strategic reasoning behind the Allied leaders' selection of Normandy beach, the intricate deception tactics employed against the Germans, the extensive planning process leading up to the operation, the synchronized efforts of multiple military operations, and the aftermath of the invasion.·Contains authentic in-the-field photographs capturing the chaos of the invasion, showcasing military vehicles, courageous soldiers, airmen, commanding officers, captured German prisoners, and more!·Presents a detailed timeline of the naval, air, and ground offensives, accompanied by maps illustrating the coordinated attacks on both the beaches and inland positions.·Sheds light on the key Allied figures responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing Operation Overlord, including General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Air Chief Marshal Arthur Tedder, Air Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory, General Bernard Law Montgomery, General Bertram Ramsay, General Walter Bedell Smith, General Omar Bradley, Group Captain James M. Stagg, General Miles Dempsey, and General Frederick E. Morgan.·Features a thought-provoking chapter on an alternate history scenario where the Allied Forces suffer defeat on D-Day, as well as recommendations on visiting statues and memorials dedicated to the fallen soldiers.·Marc DeSantis, a respected naval historian and author of acclaimed works such as "Rome Seizes the Trident" and "A Naval History of the Peloponnesian War," contributes to the project, alongside Mike Haskew, the editor of WWII History Magazine and author of books like "The Sniper at War" and "Order of Battle." Haskew also serves as the editor of The World War II Desk Reference at the Eisenhower Center for American Studies.·Connect with author Mike Haskew and receive more content on WWII history through Warfare History Network: Gain insights from 24k followers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/warfarehistorynetwork and browse through 2M posts under the #WWII hashtag on Instagram.

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