D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944 [Paperback]

Randy Holderfield (Author), Michael Varhola (Author), Michael J. Varhola (Author)

Book Description

Series: History at a Glance | Publication Date: February 2001

This "History at a Glance" volume presents a huge amount of information in a small space, including many facts and figures that will be new even to dedicated readers.

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Randy Holderfield works in the legal field in the San Francisco Bay area. In addition to his lifelong study of WWII, he speaks regularly on the American Civil War, and is a longtime member of the South Bay Civil War Round table in San Jose, California. This is his first book.

About the Author

Randy Holderfield works in the legal field in the San Francisco Bay area, California. In addition to his lifelong study of WWII, he speaks regulary on the American Civil War, and is a longtime member of the South Bay Civil War Round table in San Jose, California. This is his first book. Michael J. Varhola earned a B.S. in journalism from the University of Maryland, and is a freelance editor and writer living in suburban Washington D.C. During Operation Desert Storn, he served with the 3rd Armored Division in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and thereafter helped found and run Living History magazine. Michael is the author or editor of numerous articles and books, including Everyday Life During the Civil War.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1st edition (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882810465
• ISBN-13: 978-1882810468
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,294,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overlord Overview, July 19, 2001

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Nigel James (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D-DAY (History at a Glance) (Hardcover)

D-Day is often presented in books, films and other media as a two-dimensional episode between Germans and Americans. In this refreshing volume, the significant roles of the British and Canadian--and even the French--forces are described along with those of the Americans, and the role of Ukrainians, old men, and boys forced into uniform is covered along with that of the Germans.

At the core of this concise, comprehensive overview of Operation Overlord--the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944--are chapters that provide detailed, minute-by-minute and hour-by-hour descriptions of the action on each of the five Allied beachheads. Sections on weapons and equipment, Allied and Axis leaders, aircraft and airborne operations, and other salient topics help to add depth and detail to these accounts. Brief but detailed introductions and conclusions clearly establish the context of the invasion and describe its effects.

Came across this book after reading another by the same author, a volume on the Korean War titled "Fire &Ice." Was pleased with it, so decided to give this one a chance. Very pleased that I did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A day to remember, July 13, 2001

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Jan van Schaik, Veteran Royal Netherlands Ai... (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944 (Paperback)

Reading this factfilled book by Michael Varhola has again turned my thoughts to all the brave young men who came to fight far away from home to free Europe. This book has many interesting facts and figures that I have not seen in other books. The research has been thorough and put down on paper in a way that makes it easy to read. This book should be read by everyone interested or have family who fought in this battle. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for those with an interest in World War II, March 7, 2001

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D. K. Waters (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944 (Paperback)

A well written, thoroughly researched, detailed account of D-Day. This book is a must have for anyone seeking information on this masterful invasion. More than 55 years have passed since the Allies conducted this massive operation and this book is a vivid reminder of the service and sacrific of those brave participants. A great book for veterans or for family members interested in what Grand Father did in the war.