Normandy '44: D-Day and the Epic 77-Day Battle for France The book "Normandy '44: D-Day and the Epic 77-Day Battle for France" by James Holland is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most pivotal moments in modern history - the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II. The book provides a detailed and thrilling narrative of the events leading up to and following the historic landing on June 6, 19444, and offers a fresh perspective on the epic battle that took place over the next 77 days. The Plot The book begins with an introduction to the main characters involved in the invasion, including General Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander, and the German commanders, such as Rommel and von Rundstedt. It then delves into the meticulous planning and preparation that went into the invasion, including the selection of the beaches, the timing of the tides, and the use of deception tactics to confuse the Germans about the location and scale of the attack. On June 6, 19444, the Allies launched the largest amphibious assault in history, with over 150,000 troops landing on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coast. The Germans were caught off guard, and the initial landings were largely successful, but they quickly rallied and mounted a fierce resistance. The ensuing battle was one of the bloodiest and most intense of the war, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.

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