The Decisive Battle that Shaped World War II in Europe ISBN
9780451233837 | 336 pages | 05 Jul 2011 | NAL | 9.25 x 6.25in |
18 - AND UP Summary of Normandy Crucible Summary of Normandy
Crucible Reviews for Normandy Crucible An Excerpt from Normandy
Crucible The Battle of Normandy was the greatest offensive
campaign the world had ever seen. Millions of soldiers
struggling for the control of Europe were thrust onto the front
lines of a massive war unlike any experienced in history. But
this greatest of clashes would prove to be the crucible in which
the outcome of World War II would be decided."A fresh point of
view on the 1944 battle that emphasizes intelligence, logistics
and the battle's unexpected strategic consequences....Prados has
done his homework, writes fine battle descriptions and makes a
convincing case that events during the summer of 1944 predicted
the subsequent course of the war." It began on D-Day. June 6,
1944-the day that the Allied Forces launched Operation Overlord:
the great crusade to fre