The D-Day Atlas: A Graphical Reconstruction of the Normandy Campaign

An Illustrated Guide to One of the Greatest Events of World War II

The Allied landing in German-occupied Normandy on June 6, 1944 was the greatest amphibious operation in military history. In the months that followed, German forces, outnumbered and outgunned, fought one of the most tenacious and skillful defensive campaigns of the entire war. This magnificent graphical reconstruction details the momentous events of the Normandy campaign from its conception through to the destruction of the German 7th and 5th Panzer Armies at Falaise and the Allied liberation of Paris.

Included in The D-Day Atlas are:

• Disposition and movements of military units
• Plans and objectives of the commanders on both sides
• Nature of the Normandy terrain
• Role of Allied air interdiction and long-range naval fire support
• Movement of reserve units and supplies
• Activities of the French Resistance

Follow troop movements and positions throughout the Normandy campaign to discover how the British, American, and Commonwealth troops reached victory.

Author: John Man
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 06/07/2022
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.01w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9781510756465
ISBN10: 1510756469
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | World War II | General
- History | Europe | France
- History | Western Europe | General

About the Author
John Man is a historian specializing in the nature of leadership. John's books have been published in over twenty languages around the world and include histories of the Great Wall of China and the Mongolian Empire. He lives in England.