D-Day The Oral History

A monumental and gripping history of the planning for and the brutal experience of Operation Overlord, best-known as D-Day, 6th June 1944. Presented in first-person testimony, distilling 700 individual voices from all sides and ranks of the opposing forces. From pithy one-liners to longer recollections, the history explores how D-Day came about and what it was like for the waves of armed personnel sailing, wading or parachuting into a war zone stretching some 60 miles along the Normandy coast. Meticulously researched by the author, who gathered over 5,000 archival, oral and family recollections to bring to life the landmark day, the kaleidoscopic effect of Canadian, UK, French and German voices is utterly riveting. Illustrated with a plate section of photographs and further incidental illustrations within the text. Published in 2024 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the timeless tales of courage and human drama are an enduring tribute to the Greatest Generation.

Hardback
24 x 16cm
576 pages
With a plate section of 6 colour and 18 black-and-white photographs, plus 54 black-and-white maps, photos and illustrations.
FSC accredited paper