Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman, Gangster, Kill or Die: How the Allies Won on D-Day

from Tatoosh

Its episodic nature and lack of a continuing cast of characters make Soldier, Sailor … difficult to get into. The text consists of brief descriptions of the actions of a multitude of individuals, both Allies and Germans, during the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. A limited few appear...

from CharlesSvec

I really enjoyed this book. A lot of mini stories from all sides of the war. It was easy to keep track of the different players and the individual events that they all played a part in. I don't think anyone would be disappointed.

from Slipdigit

I am in the midst of reading the Jan 2019 version. So far I am enjoying the read quite well. Well written (with one issue in this uncorrected copy) and engaging. It is book that covers a subject that I am well acquainted with and it is easily managing to hold my interest. I've been to many of the...

from Karlstar

This is a very personal level retelling of the events of D-Day. Told without a lot of emphasis on armies, weapons or generals, this is told at the lowest level, the soldiers, sailors, civilians and auxiliaries that participated. I especially enjoyed the perspective of the Germans and some of the ...

from Hedgepeth

This book is like many episodes in war -- excellent plan, poor execution. The overall concept, present individual anecdotes through every phase of the landing, is appreciated. Indeed, many of the stories recounted bring home the chaos and emotions that go with such a major battle. The breakdown o...