Bibliograph

The longest day, The Classic Epic of D-Day., Cornelius Ryan

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The longest day, The Classic Epic of D-Day., Cornelius Ryan

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The longest day

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Cornelius Ryan

Sub title

The Classic Epic of D-Day.

Summary

The unparalleled work of history that recreates the battle that changed World War II -- now in a new edition for the 50th anniversary of D-Day.Newly in print for the first time in years, this is the classic story of the invasion of Normandy, and a book that endures as a masterpiece of living history. A compelling tale of courage and heroism, glow and tragedy, The Longest Day painstakingly recreates the fateful hours that preceded and followed the massive invasion of Normandy to retell the story of an epic battle that would turn the tide against world fascism and free Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany.For this new edition of The Longest Day, the original photographs used in the first 1959 edition have been reassembled and painstakingly reproduced, and the text has been freshly reset. Here is a book that is a must for any follower of history, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand how free nations prevailed at a time when darkness enshrouded the earth

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