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World War II: The Last War Heroes
From D-Day to Berlin with the men and machines that won the war
World War II: The Last War Heroes
From D-Day to Berlin with the men and machines that won the war
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Description
The companion volume to the groundbreaking TV series, this book tells the story of the physical, emotional and psychological journey of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Normandy to the ruins of Berlin.
In their own words these brave men from Britain, the United States, Canada and Russia tell us what it was like to face the bullets, bombs, mortars, mines and artillery shells of Nazi Germany. Interviews with over 80 soldiers who fought in the conflict, totalling 150 hours, provide a new perspective on the experiences of 1944–45.
Building on the high-speed, multi-camera filming of World War II weapons and munitions shown in the TV series, this book brings the terrifying reality of the war to life. Technical descriptions and the experiences of the men in the field explain the dramatic power and effect that this weaponry had on the battlefield, from the sinister simplicity of the deadly AP mine through to the immense firepower of the 88mm gun, giving the modern historian a unique insight into the last days of the war for the troops on the frontline. This is not a history of generals, of armies manoeuvring and strategic objectives.
World War II: The Last War Heroes is a book about the ordinary men put into incredible situations, deprived of sleep and food, and in constant fear of death on the long road to victory.
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Great Crusade
Chapter 1 D-Day: 6 June 1944
Chapter 2 Normandy: 7 June–25 July 1944
Chapter 3 Breakout: 25 July–25 August 1944
Chapter 4 Arnhem and the Siegfried Line: 17 September–15 December 1944
Chapter 5 The Ardennes: 16 December 1944–16 January 1945
Chapter 6 The Rhine and Berlin: 17 January–30 April 1945
Conclusion: Going Home
Endnotes
Appendix
Further Reading
Index
Product details
Published | Nov 11 2011 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 272 |
ISBN | 9781780962047 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 150 b/w; 50 col |
Series | General Military |
Short code | GNM |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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