The Oral History of D-Day
The Normandy Landings, the largest amphibious operation the world has ever seen, marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. This book offers a definitive account of being alive in 1944, being young, and being at war.
It is the authentic story of D-Day, as it has never been told before - entirely by those who took part. Letters, diaries, memos and dozens of interviews with veterans from all sides recreate the deception plans and dry runs, the desperate German wait behind the Atlantic Wall, the disagreements between Allies, the ghastly ordeal of Omaha Beach, Resistance sabotage operations and the first day of battle. Here, we find "hysteria and horror interspersed with flashes of heroism and humour . . . these are the true voices of D-Day".
