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"The Allied invasion of Europe was the most anticipated event of WWII. In this powerful graphic history, Wayne Vansant tells the intricate story of the planning and execution of Operation Overlord from the perspective of both the Allied and Axis forces"--Provided by publisher.
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"As a visitor's guide, Fields of War: Battle of Normandy presents the actual locations of key events in the struggle to free France from German occupation. Each battlefield visit begins with a succinct history of events followed by a description of the intense military action that determined success or failure. Extensive detailed maps illustrate the flow of the battle across the landscape and the units that participated. Detailed driving instructions...
44) D-Day
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Traces the events of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of German-occupied France from the beaches of Normandy, which took place on June 6, 1944.
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It commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing by bringing together American D-Day veterans to share their experiences from that fateful day, with their testimony yielding long-buried and often painful, vivid memories. They recount their transformations from boys to men, reveal their uneasiness with the term 'hero, ' and grapple with why they survived when so many others did not.
48) The Warlord
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Special features: Dolby Digital and mono sound ; widescreen format (2:35:1 aspect ratio), original theatrical trailer, scene selection.
Chrysagon, an 11th century Norman knight and war lord is given command of a Druid peasant village. Battling enemies from the North and from his own ranks the lonely warrior is enamored of Bromwyn, engaged to the son of the tribe's chieftain. Under the influence of a plotting brother he takes advantage of an ancient...
50) D-Day
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Describes the events of the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the largest invasion ever attempted in history.
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Landmark books volume 62
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Presents the story of the battle on the coast of Normandy in June, 1944, which was the turning point of World War II.