Bøger af Kevin Dennehy

For families of the heroes who fought on the beaches of Normandy during World War II, for fans of Saving Private Ryan, or for traveller interested in history, here is the complete guide to visiting one of the world’s most historic battlefields.

Revised First Edition with new photos, museums and other listings. This compact guidebook not only describes the most significant land invasion of World War II, but features detailed battlefield tours, identifies monuments, and locates museums. Learn the main attractions at both the American and British landing sites, including the airborne operations behind enemy lines. The D-Day Assault, A Guide to the Normandy Landings After 70 Years, contains a wealth of detailed information that is perfect for travelers, veterans and students of military history, and others who wish to learn about the history of this legendary battle. This informative guide features: Easy-to-follow maps and tours; where to stay, dine, and shop; find war relics still at the battlefield sites; what are the best D-Day museums; sections describing the exploits of brave soldiers and units; and a special bonus chapter on World War II in Paris. The D-Day Assault is a useful and fascinating guide for anyone who wishes to learn more about the Allied effort to free Western Europe.

This compact guidebook describes the sites, battles and personalities associated with America's epic journey through World War I. The Great Crusade brings forgotten doughboys and their exploits back into focus during this centennial year of the United States' entry into The Great War. The Great Crusade features easy-to-follow maps and tours, photographs of battles and historic sites, updated descriptions of numerous military museums located in Europe and the United States, and a special chapter includes World War I Paris and movie reviews.

This compact guide book describes the sites and battles associated with General George Armstrong Custer. It features detailed battlefield tours, identifies monuments and locates museums. Learn how an ambitious young soldier, who was the last in his class at West Point, rose to be a famous Civil War general, and more prominently, fallen Indian fighter.

The D-Day Visitor's Handbook includes everything you need to know to plan and make your visit to the site of the biggest seaborne invasion in history. Newly updated and revised in time for the 75th anniversary of the battle, this compact guidebook not only describes the most significant land invasion of World War II, but provides detailed battlefield maps and tours, identifies monuments and attractions, and locates museums and historical sites to make your planning easier and less stressful. --Publisher