Decision in Normandy
Decision in Normandy by Carlo D’Este, published by Penguin in 2004, is a comprehensive examination of Field Marshal Montgomery’s battleplan for Normandy following the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. This edition spans 576 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth account of one of the most controversial campaigns of World War II. D’Este meticulously details the conception and execution of Montgomery’s strategy, highlighting the various challenges and complexities faced during this pivotal moment in military history.
Readers will find a wealth of information drawn from previously unavailable diaries, letters, and papers, as well as insights from interviews with senior officers who participated in the campaign. This book focuses on the historical and military aspects of the Normandy campaign, providing a nuanced perspective on the strategies employed and the decisions made during this critical phase of the European Theater. With its thorough research and detailed narrative, Decision in Normandy serves as a significant resource for those interested in military history and World War II.
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Field Marshal Montgomery’s battleplan for Normandy, following the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, resulted in one of the most controversial campaigns of the Second World War. Carlo D’Este’s acclaimed book gives the fullest possible account of the conception and execution of Montgomery’s plan, with all its problems and complexities. It brings to light information from diaries, papers and letters that were not available in Montgomery’s lifetime adn draws on interviews with senior officers who were involved in the campaign and have refrained from speaking out until now.
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