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Longest Day The Classic Epic of D Day
Longest Day The Classic Epic of D Day
Author: Cornelius Ryan
Condition: Good
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Cornelius Ryan’s The Longest Day reconstructs the Allied invasion of Normandy with cinematic breadth and meticulous reporting, retelling the fateful hours that turned the tide of World War II. Combining frontline soldier eyewitness accounts, civilian perspectives and operational detail, the narrative captures the courage and tragedy of the combined-arms amphibious assault—infantry on the beaches, airborne landings, naval and air support—and the clash with German coastal defenses that together shaped the D‑Day campaign and the liberation of Europe.
First published in 1959, this classic work is a landmark of narrative military history and a campaign study of a single decisive day; it is commonly described as a must for history enthusiasts. Various printings of The Longest Day have included maps and diagrams (and some editions include photographs), though the specific visual content for ISBN 9780671890919 is not clearly documented. The book’s format emphasizes firsthand testimony and operational narrative, making it both a compelling read and a valuable reference for World War II readers.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Bibliographic
Nonfiction, historical narrative
Military history, World War II campaign study
Theater(s) of War
Operations / Campaigns
Main Nations / Sides Involved
Type of Book
Campaign history of a single day (D-Day)
Narrative military history
Focus of the Book
Combined-arms amphibious invasion
Forces / Branches Highlighted
Infantry operations on the Normandy beaches
German coastal defense forces in Normandy
Weapons / Vehicles
Notable Commanders / Historical Figures
Content Features
Maps and diagrams have appeared in various printings of this work (general feature noted in discussions of the book as a campaign study) – but specific visual content of this exact ISBN edition is not clearly documented from available sources.
Thematic / Descriptive Keywords
Normandy invasion
Amphibious assault
Airborne landings in Normandy
Allied coalition warfare
German coastal defenses
Soldier eyewitness accounts
Civilian perspectives in war
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.
