Storming the Beaches of Normandy

This book provides a detailed narrative and is richly illustrated, not only giving readers a complete picture of Operation Overlord but also allowing them to experience firsthand the hail of bullets, the carnage, the strategic planning of great leaders, the verbal battles between marshals and generals, the uncertain fate of the soldiers, the convoluted battle plans, the painstaking secrecy and…

Seeing the enormous resources and manpower consumed in Operation Overlord made me deeply aware of the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace. The close-up shots in the book were also excellent, giving me a deeper understanding of that battle. I recommend it to friends interested in history!