Normandy Crucible: The Decisive Battle that Shaped World War Two in Europe by Jo

Description: Normandy Crucible by John Prados A new perspective on the greatest military offensive the world had ever seen, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy campaign. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Battle of Normandy was the greatest offensive campaign the world had ever seen. Millions of soldiers battling for control of Europe were thrust onto the front lines of a massive war unlike any experienced in history. This greatest of clashes would prove to be the crucible in which the outcome of World War II would be decided. Three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee John Prados tells the story of how and why the tactics and battle plans of Normandy proved so formative, and reconstructs the climactic Allied Normandy breakout from both sides of the battle lines. Author Biography John Prados is a senior research fellow on national security affairs, including foreign affairs, intelligence, and military history, at the National Security Archive. He is an award-winning author of 22 books, most recently THE FAMILY JEWELS: The CIA, Secrecy, and Presidential Power and ISLANDS OF DESTINY: The Solomons Campaign and the Eclipse of the Rising Sun. In addition to three Pulitzer Prize nominations, Prados is the recipient of the Henry Adams Prize in American History and the notable book award from the United States Naval Institute. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Colombia University and is a contributing editor to MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. Review Prados reframes the Normandy Campaign and, in so doing, tells us the story we do not know -- Mark Perry, author of Partners in Command: George Marshall and Dwight Eisenhower Review Quote Prados reframes the Normandy Campaign and, in so doing, tells us the story we do not know Description for Sales People Coincides with the 75th anniverary of the Normandy invasions on D-Day Exciting single-volume narrative account of the whole Normandy campaign Tells the story from all sides, not just one national perspective By a respected and prize-winning author Details ISBN1445678837 Author John Prados Year 2019 ISBN-10 1445678837 ISBN-13 9781445678832 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-04-15 Publisher Amberley Publishing Imprint Amberley Publishing Subtitle The Decisive Battle that Shaped World War Two in Europe Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.5421421 Pages 336 Short Title Normandy Crucible Language English UK Release Date 2019-04-15 NZ Release Date 2019-04-15 Illustrations 16 Plates, black and white Alternative 9781445678849 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-04-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124922903;

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