Two Sides of the Beach: The Invasion and Defence of Europe in 1944This is the story of D-Day and the Invasion of Europe as seen by both the attacking and defending forces. It includes comments and descriptions from a wide range of Allied and German forces--from generals to front-line infantry soldiers. It relates the horror of combat through the eyes of the fighting men, conveying their terror, exhaustion, and often their fury. |
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