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Fields of war
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- Book Synopsis
- On 6 June 1944, 156,000 American, British, and Canadian servicemen fought ashore on beaches along the Normandy coast or landed from the air to begin wresting back Nazi occupied Europe. The D-Day invasion was the largest amphibious landing in history. Although successful, it was only precursor to months of the deadly fighting necessary to dislodge stubborn German defenders from the Norman countryside and eventually liberate France. As a visitor's guide, "Fields of War: Battle of Normandy" presents the actual locations of key events in the struggle to free France from German occupation. Each battlefield visit begins with a succinct history of events followed by a description of the intense military action that determined success or failure. Extensive detailed maps illustrate the flow of the battle across the landscape and the units that participated. Detailed driving instructions and GPS co-ordinates direct visitors to each battlefield site. Descriptions of museums, memorials, cemeteries, and surviving artefacts are given along with their hours of operation. Mailing, email, and web addresses are also provided.
- About The Author
- Before retiring, Robert Mueller led USCG surface rescue operations post-Hurricane Katrina. He is currently the vice president of compliance at a towboat company and an adjunct professor at Tulane University.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780982367735
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- French Battlefields, (01 April 2014)
- Number of Pages
- 471
- Weight
- 636 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 25 mm
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