The invasion has begun. In this gripping book, Jonathan Mayo gives a blow by blow account of the events of D-Day, revealing what happened to the people swept up in this crucial moment in history. From soldiers, French villagers and journalists, to schoolchildren and nurses, thousands were placed in extraordinary situations when the Allies landed in Normandy. This is their story.

About the Author
Jonathan Mayo joined the BBC in 1987, first working in radio and then television, where he won awards for his documentaries. He is the author of three other books from the Minute by Minute series: The Assassination of JFK, Hitler's Last Day and Titanic. He lives in Surrey with his wife and son.

Reviews
Studded with extraordinary detail, this is the most joltingly vivid account ever written of the day the Allies gambled everything. * Daily Mail *
The chaos, the horror and the bravery of the battlefield are all here... * Daily Express *
An engrossing work... An accessible history that conveys the havoc and vast international spread of D-Day. * Kirkus Reviews US *
Awesome... a completely comprehensive examination, an incredible amount of detail, a pleasure to read and learn from. * The Avid Reader *
This is an outstanding book and should be required reading in High School history classes. * Battles and Book Reviews *
This book creates a remarkably vivid picture of one of the most important days in modern history. * The Good Book Guide *



Book Information
ISBN 9781780722429
Author Jonathan Mayo
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Short Books Ltd
Publisher Short Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 212g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 22mm