Author: Carl Shilleto
Pegasus Bridge and Horsa Bridge
Pen and Sword Military
Battleground Europe
ISBN: 1848843097
2010
Format: EPUB
Pages: 192
Size: 8 Mb
Language: English
On D Day, 6th June 1944 the greatest seaborne assault ever was launched against Hitler's Fortress Europe onto the beaches of Normandy. This battlefield guide tells in detail, how these objectives were achieved and relates the battles to the area as it is today. The book contains details of museums, memorials, cemeteries, tours and associated organizations all of which will unravel the history of the area to the visitor and armchair traveler alike.