'D-Day: The Battle for Normandy' by Antony Beevor is an excellently written account of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. The book delves into the intricacies of the campaign, offering insights into the political attitudes and interactions among the British, Canadian, French, German, and US forces. Beevor provides a balanced view of the atrocities committed by both the Allies and the Germans, while also highlighting lesser-known stories such as the contribution of conscripted Russian troops in the defending German forces.
The author's writing style combines a gripping narrative with detailed accounts of military movements and first-person eyewitness testimonies. Beevor's ability to integrate the suffering of French civilians and the sacrifices made by all forces involved adds depth to the historical narrative. Through meticulous research and clear-eyed analysis, the book paints a comprehensive picture of the Normandy campaign, from the D-Day landings to the liberation of Paris, while also addressing the shortcomings and successes of key military figures involved.
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Content warnings include graphic depictions of violence, war atrocities, and the psychological trauma of soldiers.
From The Publisher:
"Glorious, horrifying… D-Day is a vibrant work of history that honors the sacrifice of tens of thousands of men and women."-Time
Renowned historian Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad and The Battle of Arnhem, and the man who "single-handedly transformed the reputation of military history" (The Guardian) presents the first major account in more than twenty years of the Normandy invasion and the liberation of Paris. This is the first book to describe not only the experiences of the American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, but also the terrible suffering of the French caught up in the fighting. Beevor draws upon his research in more than thirty archives in six countries, going back to original accounts and interviews conducted by combat historians just after the action. D-Day is the consummate account of the invasion and the ferocious offensive that led to Paris's liberation.
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Antony Beevor was educated at Winchester and Sandhurst. A regular officer in the 11th Hussars, he served in Germany and England. He has published several novels, and his works of nonfiction include The Spanish Civil War; Crete: The Battle and the Resistance,…
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