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Title: A Traveler's Guide to D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (The Travellerªs Guides to the Battles & Battlefields of Wwii) by Carl Shilleto, Mike Tolhurst ISBN: 1-56656-441-7 Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Pub. Date: April, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Help Along the Way of Liberty
Comment: Mike Tolhurst's father fought in the battle for Normandy. Perhaps that is why the narrative portion of this book reads with such emotion, not just military matter-of-factness. This book would succeed, I believe, simply as an account of this part of the war, even without the "travel guide" aspects. Eyewitness accounts and quotes from German as well as Allied soldiers bring what was happening to life.
I had already decided to go to Normandy when I purchased this book. But it was invaluable in helping me decide which places to see, since I knew my time would be limited. Each chapter consists of a narrative of part of the battle, then an accompanying suggested tour which touches on cities and places mentioned in that chapter. I ended up not following the plans exactly, but still basing my choices of places to go on the authors' narratives.
I found Normandy to be beautiful and welcoming, and would recommend that every American, Canadian and UK native visit these sites if you can, most especially if a relative fought in the war. If you do you'll need some guidance as to what to see and where it is, and this book will help a great deal.
Rating: 4
Summary: Take this One With You
Comment: This is a great guide to take with you on a trip to Normandy. I carried it with me throughout my tours and was able to read aloud about the events that took place-standing on Omaha Beach and reading about the various divisions that struggled where I stood was of great value to myself and my husband.
The eyewitness accounts bring it to life as well.
If you plan on touring the D Day beaches and sites, bring this one with you!
Rating: 5
Summary: Fascinating read
Comment: What makes this book stand out for me is the eyewitness reports, which are dotted throughout as you read this account of the D-Day landings. They bring alive the personal experiences of those who fought and help the reader appreciate the scarifices made.
The book is a nice mix of the history of this particular military campaign, and what the traveller to Normandy can hope to see today. This means the book is a good read for either the armchair military buff or the interested tourist.
Lots of photos and clear maps also add to this very good and highly readable book.
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Title: Michelin Battle of Normandy Map No.102 by Michelin Travel Publications ISBN: 2067002627 Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications Pub. Date: 01 January, 1992 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The D.Day Landing Beaches: The Guide by Georges Bernage, John Lee, Editions Heimdal ISBN: 2840481375 Publisher: Heimdal Pub. Date: 01 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: A Traveller's Guide to the Battle for the German Frontier (The Traveller's Guides to the Battles & Battlefields of Ww II) by Charles Whiting ISBN: 1566563429 Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Pub. Date: March, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Michelin the Green Guide Normandy: Channel Islands (Michelin Green Guide: Normandy, 3rd Ed) by Michelin Travel Publications ISBN: 2060001390 Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications Pub. Date: May, 2001 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: A Tour of the Bulge Battlefield by William C. C. Cavanagh ISBN: 0850528348 Publisher: Leo Cooper Pub. Date: February, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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