D-Day: The First 72 Hours

The Allied invasion of occupied France began with the delivery of three airborne and six infantry divisions onto a 60-mile stretch of the Normandy coast.

About the author

William F. Buckingham completed his PhD on the establishment and initial development of British Airborne Forces in 2001. His other books include Arnhem 1944. He lives near Glasgow.

Summary

The Allied invasion of occupied France began with the delivery of three airborne and six infantry divisions onto a 60-mile stretch of the Normandy coast.

Product details

• Authors: William F Buckingham
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.05.2024
• EAN: 9781803996929
• ISBN: 978-1-80399-692-9
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 130 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 370 g
• Illustrations: 6 Maps; 6 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous