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Title: D-Day: The Greatest Invasion - A People's History by Dan van der Vat, John S. D. Eisenhower ISBN: 1-58234-314-4 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Pub. Date: 15 November, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: D-Day: The Greatest Invasion - A People's History
Comment: American soldiers and sailors were threatened with court-marshal for taking diaries or cameras ashore on Normandy D-Day. Most of Robert Capra's June 6, 1944 photos shot at 8:30 A.M. on the Easy Red/Fox Green sectors of Omaha Beach were accidentally destroyed during developing. Fortunately, D-Day combat artist Dwight Shepler, USNR, captured many great scenes of the U.S. Naval Beach Battalions and LCI sailors in France. Author Dan van der Vat's D-Day: The Greatest Invasion - A People's History is a well-written overview of Operation Overlord and ingeniously combines Shepler's invasion art, never-before-published photos and most important, first person accounts of American, British, Canadian, Free French and Polish Allied participants. I never knew my father, a beach battalion medical officer, but I do know many D-Day veterans. The Greatest Invasion is quite a tribute to "those who were there," and will surely become a bestseller at the National D-Day Memorial Foundation in Bedford, VA and the "new" National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Informative of The Politics
Comment: While it may not be the most detailed book on D-Day, it was very informative about the politics side of the invasion on both sides of the battle. It is definately more informative about the Canadian troops that helped in the invasion. This is stated at the beginning of the book also. Overall though, it is one of the best books on D-Day I have read.
Rating: 5
Summary: "A fine tribute"
Comment: I was surprised to read Jon Gawne's negative review of Dan van der Vat's D-Day book - especially in light of the dozens of moving letters we've received from D-Day veterans and associations praising Mr. van der Vat's even-handed and complete re-telling of this epic story:
"On behalf of all of us, and especially those who gave their lives in Normandy, it is with great appreciation that we recognize and thank you for your excellent documentation of D-Day." - Bud Rice, veteran, 316th Troop Carrier Group
"The author and your staff have produced a fine tribute to those who were involved in this historic day." - National D-Day Memorial Foundation
"It is the finest accounting I have ever read of what took place sixty years ago." - Harvey A. Jacobs, veteran, U.S. 9th Air Force
"I have read it through and was pleased with the accuracy of the contents." - Donald Jakeway, veteran, 82nd Airborne Division
"Well written and superbly illustrated and produced. The coverage of Pegasus Bridge has been done well, with information compiled lucidly and accurately." - David Booth, Editor, Journal of the Glider Pilot Regimental Association
"Dan van der Vat has compiled a truly memorable volume to mark the upcoming 60th anniversary of D-Day. I hope to carry a volume with me when I visit Normandy in June." - Howard Clarkson, veteran crewmember, LCI-537
I'm sure Amazon customers will be heartened to know that D-DAY: THE GREATEST INVASION - A PEOPLE'S HISTORY is a far richer book than Jon Gawne imagines. Just ask the vets who were there...
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Title: D-Day: The First 24 Hours by Will Fowler ISBN: 1930983220 Publisher: Lewis Intl Inc Pub. Date: 31 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: World War I by H. P. Willmott ISBN: 0789496275 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Combat Jump : The Young Men Who Led the Assault into Fortress Europe, July 1943 by Ed Ruggero ISBN: 0060088753 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 21 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Our Finest Day: D-Day: June 6, 1944 by Mark Bowden, Stephen E. Ambrose ISBN: 0811830500 Publisher: Chronicle Books Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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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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