The Allied invasion of occupied France began by delivering three airborne and six infantry divisions onto a 60-mile stretch of the Normandy coast. Accomplishing this involved over 1,200 transport aircraft, 450 gliders, 325 assorted warships and more than 4,000 landing vessels. The first 72 hours of [...]
This book features: unique format, comprehensive and easy to follow battlefield guide; and, in-depth battle history which traces the history of Verdun from the Iron Age to the horrendous battle in 1916. It is fully illustrated with contemporary maps and photographs as well as current day photographs[...]