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Traveller's Guide to d-Day and the Battle for Normandy by Carl Shilleto and Mike Tolhurst (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Explore the gripping history of D-Day and the Battle for Normandy with this third edition of "A Traveller's Guide" by Carl Shilleto and Mike Tolhurst. This trade paperback, published by Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated, is a must-read for history buffs and travellers alike. With a total of 192 pages, this book offers a detailed account of the military and world war II events that shaped Europe. The book is illustrated by Mike Tolhurst and is written in English. It measures 8 inches in length, 5.2 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in height, and weighs 8.1 ounces. This guide is perfect for those interested in travel and history, and is a great addition to any book collection.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherInterlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
ISBN-101566565553
ISBN-139781566565554
eBay Product ID (ePID)30506040
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleTraveller's Guide to D-Day and the Battle for Normandy
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMilitary / World War II, Europe / France, Europe / General
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, History
AuthorCarl Shilleto, Mike Tolhurst
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight8.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsHandy, pocket-sized battlefield guide... absolutely packed with information, but which also offers insights on what it felt like to fight in those momentous struggles....Guide books normally ignore the blood and guts, but these have all the impact of the film hit, Saving Private Ryan ., Then-and-now photos and a wealth of practical information make this an ideal compact guide to take along for the ride. But one unusual feature--the inclusion of dozens of eyewitness accounts--sets this apart from similar books. They serve as more than text-breakers. They are powerful reminders that here was no picnic., Historically enlightening, touristically informative, educational, thorough, and enjoyable...These insightful new titles represent a good start to a unique travel series., A comprehensive resource guide for anyone planning to travel to the Normandy area...detailed, easy-to-follow information on the battlefield locations... It is a must travel companion... brings history alive., Indispensable... The text is a fine, economical blend of military accuracy and vivid anecdote; the tourism-related material is complete without being overwhelming; the maps are easy to read... For anyone contemplating such a trip or looking for a readable general account of the battle--this is an excellent, well-executed resource.
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SynopsisA Traveller's Guide to D-Day and the Battle for Normandy covers the period from June to August 1944 when the Allies stormed ashore, fought their way through the bocage country of Normandy, and eventually broke out through the Avranches gap. This title gives comprehensive information about: - Major battles and battlefields - Memorials, sites, cemeteries, and statues - How to get there; what to see - Contemporary eyewitness accounts - Then-and-now photographs and maps The guide helps us understand what it was like to have endured the ordeal of combat. Through their own words, we learn the feelings of those young men and women of many nationalities who fought and died. What were their private thoughts and fears? Their personal memories? Contemporary eyewitness accounts are woven into the fabric of this book, which has immediacy and vividness that marks a new departure in guidebooks., A Traveller's Guide to D-Day and the Battle for Normandy covers the period from June to August 1944 when the Allies stormed ashore, fought their way through the bocage country of Normandy, and eventually broke out through the Avranches gap. This title gives comprehensive information about: Major battles and battlefields; Memorials, sites, cemeteries, and statues; How to get there; what to see; Contemporary eyewitness accounts; Then-and-now photographs and maps. The guide helps us understand what it was like to have endured the ordeal of combat. Through their own words, we learn the feelings of those young men and women of many nationalities who fought and died. What were their private thoughts and fears? Their personal memories? Contemporary eyewitness accounts are woven into the fabric of this book, which has immediacy and vividness that marks a new departure in guidebooks.
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