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Omaha Beach D-Day, June 6, 1944
Omaha Beach D-Day, June 6, 1944
Author: Joseph Balkoski
Condition: Like New
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Joseph Balkoski's Omaha Beach: D‑Day, June 6, 1944 is an intense, minute‑by‑minute reconstruction of the amphibious assault on Omaha Beach during Operation Overlord, blending oral testimony with operational narrative to place the reader amid the chaos of 6 June 1944. Through firsthand soldier accounts and meticulous chronological detail—attempts to guide bombers through heavy cloud, the claustrophobic terror aboard transports, and the relentless murderous fire ashore—Balkoski recreates the tactical and human dimensions of the Normandy landings, offering a visceral, close‑up view of one of World War II’s pivotal moments.
Published by Stackpole Books in 2004 (ISBN 9780811700795), this work is a campaign/operational history that emphasizes hour‑by‑hour reconstruction, soldier eyewitness accounts, and battlefield terrain analysis rather than a broad overview; it is particularly valuable to readers interested in amphibious warfare, U.S. Army operations on the Western Front, and detailed battle studies. Author: Joseph Balkoski; Type: campaign history, operational history, military history—World War II.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author / Publication
Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944
Author: Joseph Balkoski
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication year: 2004
ISBN: 9780811700795
Type of Book
Campaign history
Operational history
Military history – World War II
Theater of War
Western Front
Northwest Europe
Normandy, France
Omaha Beach sector
Operations / Campaigns
D-Day
Normandy landings
Operation Overlord
Main Nations / Sides Involved
United States Army
United States – Allies
Germany – Axis
Focus of the Book
Amphibious assault on Omaha Beach
U.S. infantry assault waves
Detailed, hour‑by‑hour reconstruction of 6 June 1944
Units / Formations (where identifiable from descriptions)
Weapons, Vehicles, and Military Technology
Visual / Illustrative Content
Key Themes and Descriptive Keywords
World War II – Europe
Normandy invasion
Beach assault operations
Combined arms and amphibious warfare
Soldier eyewitness accounts
Battlefield terrain analysis
Combat on fortified beaches
High‑casualty assault landings
Command and control during amphibious assault
Classification Tags (General)
WWII – Western Front – Normandy
WWII – 1944
Operation Overlord – Omaha Beach
Military campaigns – France
U.S. Army operations – Second World War
Amphibious operations – History
Battle studies – Omaha Beach
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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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.
