True Stories of D-Day (Usborne True Stories)

This fascinating book tells the stories of the real-life heroes involved of a single day that changed the face of modern history, 6 June 1944 - D-day, the allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Normandy. Millions were caught up in the struggle for the Normandy. This book focuses on the bravery of a few individuals, including the meteorologist advising General Eisenhower, an elite paratrooper who formed part of an advance party, the sergeant who waded onto Omaha beach under a hail of gunfire and the Resistance fighter, who was caught in a fire as Allied troops landed. Packed full of fascinating detail, this book tells the remarkable story of D-Day as it really was - young readers will find this a compelling, moving and enlightening collection of true-life tales. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading.

Title - True Stories of D-Day (Usborne True Stories)

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Author - Henry Brook

ISBN 13 - 9780746069998

Imprint - Usborne Publishing Ltd

Publisher - Usborne Publishing Ltd

Date Published - 28/01/2006

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 128 x 198 x 13mm

Weight - 160 g

Languages - English