Overlord; D-day and the Battle for Normandy 1944

Overlord; D-day and the Battle for Normandy 1944

by Max Hastings (Author), Max Hastings (Author)

Synopsis

The famous D-day landing of 6th June 1944 marked the beginning of Operation Overlord, the battle for the liberation of Europe. Max Hastings has overturned many traditional legends to write this study. Drawing together the eyewitness accounts of survivors from both sides and sources and documents, this text provides a controversial perspective on the devastating battle for Normandy.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Pan Books
Published: 13 Aug 1999

ISBN 10: 0330390120
ISBN 13: 9780330390125

Media Reviews
Max Hastings ' s reportage of the battle is not unworthy to stand with that of the best journalists and writers who witnessed it. . . . A tribute to his skills as a historian. - John Keegan, The New York Times Book Review
Hastings combines a quick, clear prose with provocative and often brilliant analysis. His conclusions are sharp yet sound, his research through, and his history incisive. Of the many books that have been written on Normandy, it is quite simply the best. - Dallas Morning News
A brilliant and concise account.
- The Washington Post Book World
A fine account of the strategy and tactics of the campaign. The author has been shot at himself. . . . This has done marvels for quickening his understanding of what such landings are like, and adds an extra cutting edge to his book. He goes over a well-worn path, full of pitfalls, and falls into none of them.
- The Economist
Max Hastings's reportage of the battle is not unworthy to stand with that of the best journalists and writers who witnessed it. . . . A tribute to his skills as a historian. -John Keegan, The New York Times Book Review
Hastings combines a quick, clear prose with provocative and often brilliant analysis. His conclusions are sharp yet sound, his research through, and his history incisive. Of the many books that have been written on Normandy, it is quite simply the best. - Dallas Morning News
A brilliant and concise account.
- The Washington Post Book World
A fine account of the strategy and tactics of the campaign. The author has been shot at himself. . . . This has done marvels for quickening his understanding of what such landings are like, and adds an extra cutting edge to his book. He goes over a well-worn path, full of pitfalls, and falls into none of them.
- The Economist