D-Day: A Layman's Guide (The Layman's Guide History Series) - Softcover

Addington, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1499349823 ISBN 13: 9781499349825

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

D-Day: A Layman’s Guide
A clear and engaging guide to the day that changed the course of WW2.

Fed up with history books that are too long, too dense, or too academic?
D-Day: A Layman’s Guide is the antidote - a clear, engaging, no-nonsense look at the D-Day landings and Operation Overlord. It's history written for real people.

What Readers Are Saying:
“Cracking read from the expert on Layman's Guides. Scott is my go-to for quick historical references.” - Andrew Warren, Amazon reviewer

“Excellent book — clear, well-explained, and an easy read. Highly recommend.” - Felix Dogon

“A brilliant introduction to D-Day. Engaging, down-to-earth, and perfect for new readers.” - Stuart Hall

A Comprehensive Introduction to D-Day - Minus the Complexity
This book has been written especially for readers with little or no prior knowledge of the D-Day landings or the Battle for Normandy. If you want a fast, accessible overview that focuses on the essentials: the big events, the key personalities, and the turning points - this is the perfect place to start.

Short chapters. A conversational style. Just enough detail to understand what happened and why it mattered, without drowning in a sea of footnotes.

Inside You’ll Find Clear, Engaging Coverage Of:

• The Atlantic Wall
• COSSAC, SHAEF, and the planning of the invasion
• The role of intelligence and deception
• Operation Bodyguard
• Operation Deadstick & Pegasus Bridge
• The British, American, and Canadian airborne landings
• The Merville Battery
• The invasion beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword
• Pointe du Hoc
• Mulberry harbours & Operation PLUTO
• Why Germany failed to push the Allies back into the sea

From the gliders swooping into Benouville to the chaos and courage on Omaha Beach, this Layman’s Guide gives you a solid grounding in one of the most important events of the Second World War - all in language anyone can understand.

Perfect For:

• Readers who want a clear, engaging introduction to D-Day
• Students, casual history fans, and younger readers
• Anyone who wants the story told simply, without losing the human drama

If you’re looking for an entertaining and informative guide to the D-Day landings, this is the ideal place to begin your journey through Normandy.

Also available in paperback!

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1499349823
• ISBN 13: 9781499349825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132