Invasion: The Story of D-Day

by Bruce Bliven Jr.

Overview

Invasion is a full account of D-Day from the point of view of Bruce Bliven, Jr., a soldier who was actually there on that grueling day. 

It's the most famous amphibious invasion in history; thousands of ships, millions of soldiers and sailors, all clashing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Author Bruce Bliven, Jr. was there when it happened and his narrative captures the massive scale of the invasion, from the planning stages through the brave landing on the shore. You'll be amazed by the full-color photography that illustrates the courage and resolve of the soldiers responsible for the battle that turned the tide of the war. 

This incredible narrative account of history will give you a new perception of this hellacious day, plus, specially commissioned extras like an all new map, cast of major players, and timeline will let you wrap your mind around this intricate assault.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760361115
Publisher:	Young Voyageur
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Series:	833
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Bruce Bliven, Jr. was a journalist and author who served as an artillery lieutenant in World War II. Present at the D-Day landings, he wrote Invasion, he said, "to find out what happened."

Bruce Bliven, Jr. was a journalist and author who served as an artillery lieutenant in World War II. Present at the D-Day landings, he wrote Invasion, he said, "to find out what happened."

Table of Contents

The Great Assault     1
Attack by Section     6
Operation Overlord     21
Mounting the Attack     27
Ike Says "Go!"     38
Out of the Sky     44
Bad Weather     55
First Waves     62
The German Defenders     67
The Rangers at Pointe du Hoe     75
Standstill     85
First on High Ground     90
Lambert Would Try     98
Infantrymen Now     105
Shuford and the Chief     112
Dawson's Good Throw     126
They Led the Way     130
The Toehold     135
The End Had Begun     142
Index     151
About the author     161