D-Day: The Battle for Normandy
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (548 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143118188 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 624 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Beevor lives in England. Antony Beevor is the bestselling author of D-Day: The Battle for Normandy,which received the Royal United Services’ Institute Westminster Medal; The Battle for Spain, which received the La Vanguardia Prize; Paris After the Liberation 1944–1949; Stalingrad, winner of the Samuel J
He is sharply critical of senior commanders on both sides: Bernard Montgomery's conceit; Adolf Hitler's self-delusion; Dwight Eisenhower's mediocrity. . Maps, illus. From Publishers Weekly Beevor has established a solid reputation as a chronicler of WWII's great eastern front battles: Stalingrad and Berlin. Beevor says that it wasn't Allied forces' material superiority but their successful use of combined arms and their high learning curve that were decisive in a victory that shaped postwar Europe. (Oct. In addressing D-Day, he faces much wider competition with historians like Stephen Ambrose and Max Hastings, who also use his method of integrating personal experiences, tactical engagements, operational intentions and strategic plans. Beevor combines extensive archival
D-Day is the consummate account of the invasion and the ferocious offensive that led to Paris's liberation.. Beevor draws upon his research in more than thirty archives in six countries, going back to original accounts and interviews conducted by combat historians just after the action. The #1 internationally bestselling history of D-Day is now enhanced with rare video footage from the NBC News Archives for the ultimate narrative of the battle for Normandy"Glorious, horrifyingD-Day is a vibrant work of history that honors the sacrifice of tens of thousands of men and women."—TimeBeevor's Ardennes 1944: The Battle of the Bulge is now available from Viking Books Renowned historian Antony Beevor, the man who "single-handedly transformed the reputation of military history"
George R Glatter said The major historical event of the "The major historical event of the 20th century." according to George R Glatter. Well researched and very detailed. Specific names, dates, and places with detailed maps. Well written. Beavor tells the story like he is speaking to me person to person. We went to Normandy and saw the battlefield.. 0th century.. Well researched and very detailed. Specific names, dates, and places with detailed maps. Well written. Beavor tells the story like he is speaking to me person to person. We went to Normandy and saw the battlefield.. "great book, should be required reading" according to Dennis A. Hoak. great book, should be required reading. I knew it was tough over there on D-Day but never realized what our soldiers went through. I was amazed at the loss of men and supplies. Truly the Greatest Generation!. Excellent read D. Higgins I was hesitant to buy this because I thought I knew all there was to the D-day invasion. Antony Beevor provides particular insight into nuances that I find fascinating.