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 enlarge | Author: Stephen E. Ambrose
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  307 reviews
Sales Rank: 334230
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Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 656
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.542142
ASIN: B0013L2EG8
Publication Date: June 1, 1995
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 Very Infomative December 4, 2005
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
Stephen's book is very accurate, i have a professor who has a PH.d in civil war artillery to back me up. the only thing questionable in the book was a short statement about the V2 rockets and their could have been "possible" use. I have several other books to back this author up.
 Big Story Deserves a Big Book October 27, 2005
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book was huge undertaking. I mean, researching it, writing it, and (most importantly) reading it. I read Citizen's Soldiers first, and found it to be more interesting. Perhaps that is because the pace is faster as Ambrose needs to cover nearly a year of war in that book, whereas D-Day concerns, essentially, one day. My 3 stars are a reflection of my preference for the other book, which I'd recommend over D-Day if you'll read only one. If it is D-Day that you want to understand, it's hard to beat Ambrose. You will gain insight into D-Day; the challenge is to stay focused through Ambrose's detail. What an incredible day.
D-Day 360 Degrees October 19, 2005
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
The only valid criticism I have ever heard of this book is it does go a little light on its coverage of the non-US Allied participation in D-Day, but I bet English and Canadian historians stress their nation's deeds on that day of days, so that's hollow detraction. This excellent, readable, extraordinary history of the remarkable coordinated achievement that lead up to the invasion on June 6, 1944 leaves nothing out. Not only does Ambrose continue his trademark technique of allowing those who were there to tell their individual stories to create a complete picture of the events, but he covers the years of preparation for the landing, the landing itself, and the effects of it. He takes us not only beach by beach, and unit by unit, but soldier by soldier, into the frigid surf and blood-soaked sands of Normandy, and as we go we meet literally hundreds of participants whose tales might otherwise have been unknown. These heroes who risked everything to safeguard democracy and liberate oppressed peoples from dictatorial oppression richly deserve this moment of renown. Upon completion of this standard-setting epic work on its subject, readers can come away confident that their education on the subject of D-Day is well-rounded and comprehensive. This book is an achievement of genius.
Incredible Literary Work; True, Vivid Account of D-Day October 18, 2005
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Earlier this year I had to write a research paper. I was thrilled to learn that I could choose any topic I wanted. Having always loved WWII, I knew my paper would be within the confines of this epic war. With little deliberation, I chose D-Day. After choosing this, I went straight to the library and checked out every book I could find on the subject. Among the giant stack of books I left with was D-Day, by Stephen E. Ambrose. After glancing through a few of the other books, I sat down and opened D-Day. I was stunned. From page one, the book kept my attention and became increasingly difficult to put down. Almost half the book happens before D-Day. One would think that these parts would be boring, or, in the least, less captivating than the tales of combat in france. Not so. These parts are equally fascinating. The first hand accounts of both before and during the day are excellent. You begin to really see the big picture. We have all seen "Saving Private Ryan", or "The Longest Day", but those, however epic, focus only on parts of the landing. "D-Day" portrays every aspect of the Assault. Truly remarkable. I could have written my entire paper off of this book. I would have, but needed multiple sources. An amazing book for everyone.
A fine blend of history and stories September 13, 2005
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Few WWII historians can blend the flow of battle history with the memories of the soldiers who were there like Ambrose. He brings D-Day to life by telling us what happened and capturing the drama of the moment. A great read to learn about the Normandy Invasion.
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