D-Day: As They Saw It [Paperback]

Jon E. Lewis (Editor), Lord Carver (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2004

The extraordinary and compelling story of June 6, 1944 and the battle for Normandy is told here through first-hand testimonies from civilians and soldiers on both sides. D-Day: As They Saw It features classic accounts by soldiers such as Rommel and Bradley, together with frontline reports by some of the world’s finest authors and war correspondents, including Ernest Hemingway and Alan Melville. Published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings, highlights of this unique collection include the break-out from Omaha beach as told by the GI who led it, a French housewife’s story of what it was like to wake up to the invasion, German soldiers’ accounts of finding themselves facing the biggest seaborne invasion in history, a view from the command post by a member of Eisenhower’s staff, combat reports, diaries and letters of British veterans of all forces and services, and accounts of the follow-up battle for Normandy, one of the bloodiest struggles of the war.

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About the Author

Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many The Mammoth Book of anthologies, including the bestselling On the Edge and Endurance and Adventure. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in New Statesman, the Independent, Time Out and the Guardian. He lives in Herefordshire with his partner and children. Praise for his previous books: England: The Autobiography: 'A triumph' Saul David, author of Victoria's Army The British Soldier: The Autobiography: 'this thoughtful compilation ... almost unbearably moving.' Guardian 'Compelling tommy's eye view of war.' Daily Telegraph 'What a book. Five stars.' Daily Express --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Carroll & Graf; Rev. Pbk. Ed edition (April 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078671381X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786713813
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,513,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb History From Below, December 9, 2007

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This review is from: D-Day: As They Saw It (Paperback)

"D-Day as They Saw It" is an excellent blend of American, British, German and other European sources taken directly from letters, diaries, newspapers and various other correspondences. While some of the book focuses on the views of the big shots such as Eisenhower, Rommel, and Montgomery much of the book is dedicated to sources from front line, common soldiers. Descriptions of the Normandy invasion are fantastic and thrilling and give an insight into the battle that only those who were there could describe. As a 'history from below' "D-Day As They Saw It" is an excellent compilation of primary sources from the events of June 6, 1944.