Longest Day: June 6th, 1944 - Hardcover

Book 14 of 39: Wordsworth Military Library

Ryan, Cornelius

 
9780575007611: Longest Day: June 6th, 1944

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Review

Impressive, hardback, anniversary edition...this timely book finally lets Ryan off his leash and the result is enthralling...as a collector s edition it is pure gold. --Family Tree Magazine

The great strength of [The Longest Day] ...is the incorporation of the primary sources allowing readers to experience the letters, transcripts and maps from the time...with the recordings of many of the leading D-Day protagonists. We can all hear Eisenhower s experiences of D-Day from his own mouth. Nothing will connect new audiences with our past more than this personal testimony from beyond the grave. --Dan Snow

Carlton Books have produced a splendid new edition of a classic book...worth every penny for the excellent illustrated version, a very high quality production and all the extras included in it...If you buy one D-Day 70 commemorative book this year make it this one. --Sommecourt

This glossy, coffee table-style offering will introduce a new generation to Cornelius Ryan s work, as well as making an impressive...addition to any military historian s collection. --Soldier Magazine, June 2014.

Carlton Books have produced a splendid new edition of a classic book...worth every penny for the excellent illustrated version, a very high quality production and all the extras included in it...If you buy one D-Day 70 commemorative book this year make it this one. --Sommecourt

Potent weapons in the war against the ebook. --The Independent, June 2014

Carlton Books have produced a splendid new edition of a classic book...worth every penny for the excellent illustrated version, a very high quality production and all the extras included in it...If you buy one D-Day 70 commemorative book this year make it this one. --Sommecourt

From the Author

It is an excellent book for college students.
We are suggesting the book for all students to read because it gives such an excellent view of that part of history.

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