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Offers a fresh perspective on the contribution made by American, British and Canadian airborne forces during the opening phase of the Normandy campaign during 1944.

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This major addition to our Battleground WW2 Series covers the U.S. airborne and seaborne landings on the Cotentin Peninsular on D-Day 6 June 1946. It tells a dramatic story of near disastrous drops by the U.S. 101st (The Screaming Eagles) and 82nd (The All American) Airborne Divisions and how they gallantly regrouped and gained their objectives at St. Mere Eglise and Carentan. Meanwhile the 4th U.S. Infantry Division were the first American se...

On D Day, 6th June 1944 the greatest seaborne assault ever was launched against Hitler's Fortress Europe onto the beaches of Normandy. This battlefield guide tells in detail, how these objectives were achieved and relates the battles to the area as it is today.The book contains details of museums, memorials, cemeteries, tours and associated organizations all of which will unravel the history of the area to the visitor and armchair traveler alike.

Originally published in one volume under title Pegasus Bridge & Merville Battery by L. Cooper, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1999.

This guidebook gives comprehensive information about: - Major battles and battlefields- Memorials, sites, cemeteries, and statues- How to get there, what to see- Contemporary eyewitness accounts- Then-and-now photographs and maps