D-Day : Minute by Minute

The invasion has begun. In this gripping book, Jonathan Mayo gives a blow by blow account of the events of D-Day, revealing what happened to the people swept up in this crucial moment in history. From soldiers, French villagers and journalists, to schoolchildren and nurses, thousands were placed in extraordinary situations when the Allies landed in Normandy. This is their story.

About the author

Jonathan Mayo joined the BBC in 1987, first working in radio and then television, where he won awards for his documentaries. He is the author of four other books from the Minute by Minute series: The Assassination of JFK, D-Day, Hitler's Last Day and Titanic. He lives in Surrey with his wife and son.

Summary

In this gripping book, Jonathan Mayo gives a blow by blow account of the events of D-Day, revealing what happened to the people swept up in this crucial moment in history.

Foreword

In this gripping book, Jonathan Mayo gives a blow by blow account of the events of D-Day, revealing what happened to the people swept up in this crucial moment in history.

Additional text

This book creates a remarkably vivid picture of one of the most important days in modern history.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Mayo, Mayo Jonathan
• Publisher: Short Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2015
• EAN: 9781780722429
• ISBN: 978-1-78072-242-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 23 mm
• Series: Minute By Minute
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; History: specific events & topics, France, European History, military history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), History: specific events and topics, Modern warfare, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), War and defence operations, War & defence operations