Gold Juno Sword

Martin W. BowmanHistory
Gold Juno Sword

Author: Martin W. Bowman

Publisher: Pen and Sword

ISBN: 9781473829794

Category: History

Page: 256

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This is the final volume of a comprehensive five part work, including a multitude of personal accounts of every aspect of the aerial operations on 'Gold' 'Juno and 'Sword' beaches during D-Day. It relays the sense of relief experienced as Allied troops gained a foothold on the continent of Europe after D-Day, both by the men caught up in the proceedings and the jubilant civilians on the home front. By the end of June 875,000 men had landed in Normandy; 16 divisions each for the American and British armies. Although the Allies were well established on the coast and possessed all the Cotentin Peninsular, the Americans had still not taken St Lo, nor the British and Canadians the town of Caen, originally a target for D-Day. German resistance, particularly around Caen was ferocious, but the end result would be similar to the Tunisian campaign. More and more well-trained German troops were thrown into the battle, so that when the Allies did break out of Normandy, the defenders lost heavily and lacked the men to stop the Allied forces from almost reaching the borders of Germany. In continuing style, Bowman pays respect to the men who fought in the skies above France on D-Day. This episode of Aviation history has never before been the focus of such detailed analysis; the five volumes of this series act as a memorial to the individuals who played their own individual parts in the wider proceedings. Far from being a mere operational record, this is the story of the men behind the headlines, the reality behind the iconic images of parachute drops and glider formations.

Gold Juno Sword

Martin BowmanHistory
Gold Juno Sword

Author: Martin Bowman

Publisher: Pen and Sword

ISBN: 9781781591796

Category: History

Page: 289

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This is the final volume of a comprehensive five part work, including a multitude of personal accounts of every aspect of the aerial operations on 'Gold' 'Juno and 'Sword' beaches during D-Day. It relays the sense of relief experienced as Allied troops gained a foothold on the continent of Europe after D-Day, both by the men caught up in the proceedings and the jubilant civilians on the home front. By the end of June 875,000 men had landed in Normandy; 16 divisions each for the American and British armies. Although the Allies were well established on the coast and possessed all the Cotentin Peninsular, the Americans had still not taken St Lo, nor the British and Canadians the town of Caen, originally a target for D-Day. German resistance, particularly around Caen was ferocious, but the end result would be similar to the Tunisian campaign. More and more well-trained German troops were thrown into the battle, so that when the Allies did break out of Normandy, the defenders lost heavily and lacked the men to stop the Allied forces from almost reaching the borders of Germany. In continuing style, Bowman pays respect to the men who fought in the skies above France on D-Day. This episode of Aviation history has never before been the focus of such detailed analysis; the five volumes of this series act as a memorial to the individuals who played their own individual parts in the wider proceedings. Far from being a mere operational record, this is the story of the men behind the headlines, the reality behind the iconic images of parachute drops and glider formations.

Gold, Juno, Sword

Georges BernageHistory
Gold, Juno, Sword

Author: Georges Bernage

Publisher: Heimdal

ISBN: 2840481685

Category: History

Page: 199

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Here at last is an "hour by hour" account of the Landings in the British Sector, from Asnelles to Ouistreham on 6th June 1944 : the German troops defending the Atlantic Wall ; the British and Canadian troops attacking, with the weaponry used for assault. It is a synthesis : in color throughout, with photos of the period and comparitive photos from the present day.

AP UNITED STATES HISTORY

Narayan ChangderAntiques & Collectibles
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY

Author: Narayan Changder

Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE

ISBN:

Category: Antiques & Collectibles

Page: 4832

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This book is primarily written for students preparing for various competitive examinations all over the world. It will also be helpful for those preparing for midterm exams in schools or universities. The aim of this book is twofold: first, to help students prepare for competitive examinations, seek admission to universities or schools, or prepare for job interviews. Second, it will also be helpful for those studying AP USA HISTORY. It contains more than 43871 questions from the core areas of AP USA HISTORY. The questions are grouped chapter-wise. There are total 24 chapters, 224 sections and 43871 MCQ with answers. This reference book provides a single source for multiple choice questions and answers in AP USA HISTORY. It is intended for students as well as for developers and researchers in the field. This book is highly useful for faculties and students. The strategy used in this book is the same as that which mothers and grandmothers have been using for ages to induce kids in the family to sip more soup (or some other nutritious drink). The children are told that some cherries (their favourite noodles or cherries ) are hidden somewhere in the bowl, and that serves as an incentive for drinking the soup. In joint families, by the time the children are old enough to know the trick played by their grandma, there is usually another group of kids ready to fall for it! They excite the kids, but the real nutrition lies not in the noodles but in the soup. The problems given in this book are like those noodles/cherries while solving all these problems are nutritious soup. Now it is your choice to drink the nutritious soups or not!!!.

History of United States Naval Operations in World War II: The invasion of France and Germany, 1944-1945

Samuel Eliot MorisonHistory
History of United States Naval Operations in World War II: The invasion of France and Germany, 1944-1945

Author: Samuel Eliot Morison

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

ISBN: 0252070623

Category: History

Page: 428

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Volume 11: The Invasion of France and Germany, 1944-1945, recounts the U.S. Navy's role in the largest and most complicated military operation ever undertaken: the invasion of Normandy. Combining meticulous detail with a forceful account of the action, this volume describes the landings themselves as well as the "dirty work in the dark" that preceded them.

The Devil's Garden

Steven ZalogaHistory
The Devil's Garden

Author: Steven Zaloga

Publisher: Stackpole Books

ISBN: 9780811712286

Category: History

Page: 288

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• Fresh look at D-Day, one of World War II's pivotal battles, in time for its 70th anniversary in June 2014 • Explains why the U.S. Army suffered enormous casualties on Omaha Beach • Focuses on Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, who oversaw German defenses in Normandy • Covers little-known aspects such as the German patrols tasked with shooting down the pigeons the French Resistance used to send messages to the Allies • Relies on original research, including recently discovered German artillery maps • Zaloga's well-supported conclusions are sure to spark debate

World War II Map by Map

DKHistory
World War II Map by Map

Author: DK

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

ISBN: 9780241445914

Category: History

Page: 288

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The deadliest war in history brought to life through bold, easy-to-grasp maps In this stunning visual history ebook, purpose-made maps reveal the full story of the Second World War. From the rise of the Axis powers to the aftermath of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, this ebook shows how each step of the action took place. Each map is full of detail, charting the progress of the key events of World War II on land, sea, and air, including the Dunkirk evacuation, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, the siege of Stalingrad, and the war in the Pacific. As well as purpose-made maps, historical maps from both Allied and Axis countries give compelling insights into the course of the war. There are also timelines summarizing each stage of the conflict as it unfolded, while fascinating, large-scale photographs offer a closer look at life both on and off the battlefield, introducing topics such as blitzkrieg tactics, civilian life in wartime, code-breaking, and more. Written by a team of historians headed by Richard Overy as consultant, World War II Map by Map shows how the deadliest conflict in history changed the face of our world. It is perfect for general readers, students, and military history enthusiasts everywhere. Includes a foreword by Peter Snow, broadcaster and historian.

Geology and Warfare

Edward P. F. RoseEngineering geology
Geology and Warfare

Author: Edward P. F. Rose

Publisher: Geological Society of London

ISBN: 1862390657

Category: Engineering geology

Page: 520

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Records lessons learnt from miltary experience in World War I and II. It also contains perspectives from America which show how, in warfare, military geologists irrespective of nationality have pursued tactical and strategic terrain analysis, fortifications and tunnelling, and resource acquisition, defence installations, and field constructions and logistics. It shows how in peace-time military geologists train for wartime operations and may be involved in peace-keeping and nation-building deployments.

D-Day 1944 (4)

Ken FordHistory
D-Day 1944 (4)

Author: Ken Ford

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

ISBN: 1841763683

Category: History

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The fourth title in Osprey's survey of the D-Day landings of World War II (1939-1945). Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, was the greatest sea-borne military operation in history. At the heart of the invasion and key to its success were the landings of British 50th Division on Gold Beach and Canadian 3rd Division on Juno Beach. Not only did they provide the vital link between the landings of British 3rd Division on Sword Beach and the Americans to the west on Omaha, they would be crucial to the securing of the beachhead and the drive inland to Bayeux and Caen. In the fourth D-Day volume Ken Ford details the assault that began the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe.

Generally Speaking

Richard RohmerBiography & Autobiography
Generally Speaking

Author: Richard Rohmer

Publisher: Dundurn

ISBN: 9781770701762

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 656

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Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer is arguably Canada’s most decorated citizen. A commander of the Order of Military Merit and an Officer of the Order of Canada, his career began in World War II where he earned the reputation as one of Canada’s top Mustang reconnaissance pilots. For his service, which includes flying over the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. A lawyer, litigator, journalist and best-selling author of 28 fiction and non-fiction books, Rohmer has met with such public figure as Queen Elizabeth, General George Patton, "Intrepid" Sir William Stephenson, Presidents Eisenhower, Regan, and Clinton, and has flown with John F. Kennedy. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Hollinger Inc. Recently, he chaired the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Advisory Committee to the Minister of Veterans Affairs. His autobiography, Generally Speaking: The Memoirs of Richard Rohmer, is written with Rohmer’s characteristic frankness and insight.