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D-Day the First 24 Hours
D-Day the First 24 Hours
Author: Will Fowler
Condition: Good
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D-Day the First 24 Hours chronicles the pivotal first day of the Normandy invasion on 6 June 1944, when nearly 7,000 ships landed more than 132,000 US, British and Canadian troops in the largest amphibious assault in history. Focusing hour-by-hour on the most vulnerable, decisive period of Operation Overlord, the narrative reconstructs the landings across each beachhead and landing zone, explains how airborne and seaborne forces sought to secure footholds against the Atlantic Wall, and underscores how failure that day would have altered the course of the war. First-hand accounts from both Allied and German participants bring immediacy to the tactical and human drama of those opening 24 hours.
Presented as an oversized, heavily illustrated volume by Will Fowler (Lewis International), this edition pairs specially commissioned maps of landing areas and combat zones with extensive period and color photography, battle diagrams and color artwork to guide readers through operational detail. Designed for World War II and military-history enthusiasts, the book serves as a concise yet comprehensive reference to D-Day’s planning, execution and the critical events of the invasion’s first day (ISBN‑13: 9781930983229).
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Title / Bibliographic
D-Day: The First 24 Hours
Author: Will Fowler
ISBN-10: 1930983220
ISBN-13: 9781930983229
Publisher: Lewis International (Lewis Intl Inc)
Type of Book / Format
World War II campaign history
Military history (non-fiction)
Illustrated history volume
Oversized hardcover (illustrated)
Chronological Focus
6 June 1944
D-Day
Theater(s) of War
Western Front
Northwest Europe
Normandy, France
Normandy beachheads
Operations / Campaigns
Operation Overlord
Normandy invasion
Normandy landings
Main Nations / Belligerents
Allies
Axis
Germany
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Free French forces
Military Focus
Combined operations
Amphibious warfare
Airborne operations
Beach landings
Assault landings on fortified coast
Joint army-navy-air force operations
Content Characteristics
Heavily illustrated
Extensive photographic content
Period photographs
Maps of landing areas and operations
Battle maps and diagrams
Color artwork and illustrations
Operational / Tactical Themes
Planning and execution of D-Day assault
Seaborne landings on Normandy beaches
Airborne drops behind enemy lines
Naval gunfire support
Beachhead establishment
German coastal defenses
Atlantic Wall defenses
Geographical Focus (within Normandy)
Normandy coastline
D-Day landing zones
Invasion beaches (Normandy sector)
Audience / Use
General military history readers
World War II enthusiasts
Reference for D-Day overview
Introductory campaign study
General Descriptive Keywords
World War II
Second World War
European Theater of Operations
Invasion of France
Normandy campaign
Landing operations
Combined arms operations
Historical narrative
Battle reconstruction
Day-by-day account (hour-by-hour focus)
Book Condition: Good
Book Condition: Good
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
