Renowned historian Antony Beevor, acclaimed for works like "Stalingrad" and "The Fall of Berlin 1945," presents the definitive account of the Normandy invasion.
After two decades, Beevor breaks the silence with a comprehensive narrative spanning from June 6, 1944, to the liberation of Paris on August 25. This book not only delves into the experiences of soldiers from various nations, including Americans, British, Canadians, and Germans, but also sheds light on the often-overlooked suffering of the French caught in the turmoil. Remarkably, more French civilians were casualties of Allied attacks than British civilians under Luftwaffe raids.
The epic Allied amphibious assault unleashed a savage conflict akin to the Eastern Front's brutality. As casualties mounted and tensions flared among commanders, even the liberation carried its own complexities. The impact of this chapter reverberated well beyond its time, profoundly shaping postwar international dynamics.
Drawing from extensive research across multiple archives and sources, "D-Day" is a comprehensive account of the Normandy invasion and the fierce offensive culminating in Paris' liberation.
