June 6, 1944. In the gray light of dawn the landing craft carrying the assault wave of two US divisions as well as the Engineers and the Rangers, advanced toward the beach that was their assigned objective, code-named Omaha.
Following the hugely successful Invasion Journal Pictorial, the first volume in the Memorial Album Collection, with sales of 60,000 copies since 1983, this new Memorial follows the campaign of the 1st US Army, step by step, from 7 June to 22 August 1944, from the beaches to the Falaise pocket, the battles for Cherbourg and Saint-Lo, and the ...
After the immense success of the Guide des plages du débarquement, this new guide to the Normandy battlefields has been long-awaited.In this highly illustrated work, Georges Bernage chronicles the different phases of operations from June 8, 1944, to the end of the battle.
In June 1944, the Americans left the Sainte-M�re-Eglise and Utah Beach bridgehead and crossed the Merderet river to the Chauss�e de la Fiere, taking Picauville on 10 June. Their advance was slowed following the failure of the 90th Infantry Division, but they were able to take Pont-l'Abbe on 12 June and Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte 16 June. Two days later they cut the Cotentin peninsula at Barneville, before heading north towards Cherbourg.As well as authentic eyewitness testimony, the book also acts as a field guide, including maps and both contemporary and modern photographs.
This spectacular, large format, full color, new book is quite simply the most impressive book of its type we have seen. Packed with over 200 photographs, maps and charts, the book is divided into the sectors associated with the Normandy landings in 1944. What's more it is extremely reasonably priced.
An essential volume about the end of the Battle of Normandy
The book provides an in-depth account of a large re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings, highlighting its significance as a pivotal event in English history that led to William the Conqueror's ascension. It uniquely features re-enactors replicating scenes from the Bayeux tapestry, a crucial historical artifact. Detailed coverage includes the weaponry, equipment, attire, logistics, and living conditions of the soldiers, as well as insights into the terrain and tactics employed by both armies. The full-color presentation makes it a captivating resource for Medieval history enthusiasts.
Day-by-day account of Operation Totalize and Operation Tractable.
Focusing on the pivotal events of June 6, 1944, this guide provides an in-depth look at the D-Day landings in Normandy, detailing the German defenses and the Allied operations on each beach. It highlights the soldiers and units involved, offering a vivid narrative that brings the historical moment to life. Enhanced by numerous maps, sketches, and present-day photographs aligned with wartime images, this resource serves as an essential tool for visitors wanting to explore the significant D-Day sites.