D-DAY (History at a Glance)

24 photos and illustrations 8 original maps 6 x 9 * The second book in the new "History at a Glance" series * Informative comparisons of weaponry, fighting abilities, strategies, and casualties D-Day contains a wealth of essential facts about the Normandy invasion, from the initial planning stages on both sides to the battle's aftermath. D-Day brings these facts together in an informative and concise manner presenting detailed comparisons of the opposing forces, the commanders and their leadership abilities, the planning and execution of the assaults, the fighting qualities of the soldiers of each army, and the weaponry used by both the Allies and the Germans. A detailed minute-by-minute chronology of events for all beaches and airborne landings is also included. Randal J. Holderfield is a freelance writer-editor and paralegal in the San Francisco Bay Area.