Udvidet returret til d. 31. januar 2024

D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus) - Deborah Hopkinson - Bog

Bag om D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus)

Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings her signature action-packed narrative style to one of the most crucial battles of WWII.The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.D-Day was an invasion not for conquest, but liberation, and required years to plan and total secrecy to keep the advantage of surprise. Once deployed, Operation Overlord involved soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists. Acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members in a masterful tapestry of official documents, personal narratives, and archival photos to bring this decisive battle to vivid, thrilling life.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780545682503
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 400
  • Udgivet:
  • 4. februar 2020
  • Størrelse:
  • 194x135x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 278 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: Ukendt - mangler pt.

Beskrivelse af D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus)

Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings her signature action-packed narrative style to one of the most crucial battles of WWII.The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.D-Day was an invasion not for conquest, but liberation, and required years to plan and total secrecy to keep the advantage of surprise. Once deployed, Operation Overlord involved soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists. Acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members in a masterful tapestry of official documents, personal narratives, and archival photos to bring this decisive battle to vivid, thrilling life.

Brugerbedømmelser af D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus)



Find lignende bøger
Bogen D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus) findes i følgende kategorier:

Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.