Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944

Featuring maps, photos, and firsthand accounts from participants, this book is hailed as the ultimate resource on a crucial chapter in American history by Terry Copp, the author of Fields of Fire. Describing the intense action at Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion of World War II, this detailed account combines soldiers' personal memories with a historical narrative and analysis of the invasion as it happened. Praised as the top living D-Day historian by USA Today, the author brings the carnage of Omaha Beach to life through vivid contemporary descriptions from those who were there.

The Wall Street Journal lauds this book as essential for anyone seeking to understand Omaha Beach, the site of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting during the invasion. The research is thorough and comprehensive, appealing to scholars and general readers alike. Balkoski's skillful narration guides the reader through the events, emphasizing the broader significance of the battle. The book offers solace in finding meaning amidst the chaos of war, likening D-Day to a modern-day Iliad.

Publishers Weekly highlights Balkoski's focus on the firsthand testimonies of both officers and enlisted men, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. Army magazine describes the book as intensely researched and definitive, cementing its place as a key resource on the subject. The New York Post draws parallels between Balkoski's depiction of "Bloody Omaha" and the gripping Omaha Beach scene in Saving Private Ryan.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette praises this work as the best D-Day-related book they have encountered, underscoring its importance in understanding this pivotal moment in history.

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