from GeoKaras

Excellent account of D-Day and the subsequent fighting in Northern France to the liberation of Paris. Covers all forces fighting in Normandy and includes the impact of the fighting on the French civillians. Worth adding to any World War Two collection.

from dswaddell

A really unbiased history of the German , British, Canadian, and Polish forces during and after the invasion. It brings up rarely heard stories such as the large number of conscripted Russian troops that made up a good percentage of the defending German forces as well as the attitudes and politic...

from tbrennan1

Very interesting account of D-Day and the subsequent battles for Normandy up to the Liberation of Paris.Gripping narrative of the fierce battles in the Normandy "Bocage",where American soldiers proved themselves against the Germans.However the book illustrates the terrible suffering and sacrifice...

from johnthefireman

An excellent read. It gives the big picture of grand strategy and large-scale offensives, but intersperses anecdotes about and quotes from ordinary people which gives it a human touch and makes it very readable. This story of the D-Day landings and the campaign for Normandy takes us right up to t...

from rrees

Beevor has a beautiful written style and specialises in a holistic historical narrative style that is always enjoyable to read. He combines sources from both sides in the conflict and makes sure to include the civilian view of affairs to paint a whole picture of complex events. I have enjoyed his...