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D-Day the First 24 Hours

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I have read tons of WWII books over the years, but most on this subject tend to either bog down in too much detail, or cover only the highlights and leave out the rich detail that makes a book great. This one happens to be just right. Lots of excellent color maps combine with interesting narrative and personal accounts to make a highly satisfying book, even for a military history buff. The topic is covered from the perspective of both sides. How the germans prepared for the invasion is covered in some depth, as well as preparations and planning for the invasion. Finally, chapters on airborne, special operations, and each of the invasion beaches themselves are included. I liked how the specific beach defenses were shown on maps and described in detail. This is information I found lacking in most accounts of D day. Highly recommended.

I read a few other books by the author (Vietnam, German Invasion of Russia) and they are OK. You get some great pictures, and some interesting information. There have been many great books written about D Day (The Longest Day) and they are five star reads. This is an average read, and it does well in describing the event. For those interested in the topic, I suggest reading The Longest Day and then looking at Fowler's picture book about D Day.

This is an OK read about this famous event. Fowler's books always have great pictures. The writing is OK, but will adequately explain the topic.