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Normandy 44

D-Day and the Battle for France: A New History

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Renowned World War Two historian James Holland offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history, critically examining the brutality and violence of the campaign to draw radically different conclusions. D-Day and the subsequent 76 days of intense fighting in Normandy have been viewed as a defining episode of the Second World War, yet this narrative is often clouded by myth and preconceived notions. Holland's reexamination presents a broader overview that challenges established beliefs about D-Day and the Normandy campaign. He emphasizes that the sheer scale of the Allies' war machine overshadowed the strategic, operational, and tactical limitations of German forces. The campaign was marked by extreme brutality, with daily casualties surpassing those of any single battle in the First World War. Drawing from unseen archives and global testimonies, Holland introduces a diverse cast of eyewitnesses, including soldiers, pilots, sailors, civilians, resistance fighters, and military leaders. This epic retelling aims to profoundly recalibrate our understanding of the campaign's true significance in the broader context of human history.

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Normandy 44, James Holland

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Sous-titre
D-Day and the Battle for France: A New History
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Bantam Press
Publié
2019
Format
souple
Pages
720
ISBN10
1787631281
ISBN13
9781787631281
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Renowned World War Two historian James Holland offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history, critically examining the brutality and violence of the campaign to draw radically different conclusions. D-Day and the subsequent 76 days of intense fighting in Normandy have been viewed as a defining episode of the Second World War, yet this narrative is often clouded by myth and preconceived notions. Holland's reexamination presents a broader overview that challenges established beliefs about D-Day and the Normandy campaign. He emphasizes that the sheer scale of the Allies' war machine overshadowed the strategic, operational, and tactical limitations of German forces. The campaign was marked by extreme brutality, with daily casualties surpassing those of any single battle in the First World War. Drawing from unseen archives and global testimonies, Holland introduces a diverse cast of eyewitnesses, including soldiers, pilots, sailors, civilians, resistance fighters, and military leaders. This epic retelling aims to profoundly recalibrate our understanding of the campaign's true significance in the broader context of human history.