D-Day 1944: The Making of Victory

This new study investigates the feats of problem-solving that enabled the success of the D-Day landings and subsequent Normandy campaign, reassessing the technical ingenuity required and including first-hand accounts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2019
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

D-Day, an unprecedented invasion of immense scale and magnitude, marked a historical turning point. The landings in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, while significant, paled in comparison to the audacious Normandy operation. Failure in these regions would have been manageable, but Normandy's success heralded the long-awaited Second Front. In this captivating new study, military historian Anthony Tucker-Jones delves into the remarkable feats of problem-solving that led to the triumph of such a pivotal invasion. Drawing on his expertise, Tucker-Jones examines the D-Day landings and the subsequent Normandy campaign, offering a fresh perspective on the technical ingenuity required by those who fought on the front lines. Through firsthand accounts and vivid storytelling, D-Day 1944 immerses readers in the heart of the action, providing a profound understanding of the challenges and triumphs of this pivotal moment in World War II.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 235 x 164 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750988032