Decision in Normandy: The Real Story of Montgomery and the Allied Campaign

The battle for Normandy stands as a pinnacle of intricate and audacious military strategy in modern warfare history. Over two years of meticulous planning culminated in the successful Allied landing on D-Day beaches. The subsequent seventy-six-day campaign, aimed at establishing a crucial foothold in western Europe, turned out to be among the bloodiest of the war, yet its true narrative has often been obscured by myth. Drawing upon a treasure trove of previously unreleased documents, declassified materials, diaries, and personal interviews, Carlo D'Este presents a comprehensive and unfiltered account of the Normandy events—shedding light on both the setbacks and the ultimate victory. This narrative guides readers through each stage of the Normandy campaign, starting from the early post-Dunkirk days when Churchill contemplated the cross-channel invasion of France. Through clear maps and detailed explanations, D'Este navigates the reader through key battles, unveiling the strategies and logistics that defined the outcome.