A unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. Follow the D-Day landings through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. This is a unique insight into the D-Day landings 75 years on. The Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944 were the greatest amphibious assault in history, requiring almost two years of meticulous planning and the largest co-ordinated mapping effort the world has ever seen. More than 200 illustrations demonstrate how the D-Day landings unfolded, along with detailed descriptions of what happened on that momentous day. This collection of incredible maps uncover the events that led up to D-Day, the planning for the assault and the progress of the liberating forces afterwards. Dramatic photographs help to illustrate the key historical events that took place during Operation Overlord.
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A unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. Follow the D-Day landings through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and dramatic photographs. This is a unique insight into the D-Day landings 75 years on.
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• Published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-day in 2019 • Includes over 90 maps from the D-day landings • Discover the history of D-day through maps, images and expert commentary
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780008358266
Publisert
2019-05-30
Utgiver
Vendor
Times Books
Vekt
880 gr
Høyde
252 mm
Bredde
195 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
208

Biographical note

Author of fourteen non-fiction books on historical and geographical subjects and contributor to several atlases and other reference works. Recent titles include The Times Extreme Survivors and The Times Britain From Above.