D-Day

The Normandy landings of June 1944, pivotal to World War II's outcome and the shaping of modern geopolitical and economic landscapes, are analyzed through a comprehensive lens in this edited reference book. It reveals the immense logistical challenges faced by Allied forces—supplying tens of thousands of troops and vast amounts of equipment across beaches while dealing with mislandings, decimated command structures, and adverse weather conditions—that complicated pre-invasion planning. The work also dissects the elaborate Allied deception strategies, their execution, and their impact on battlefield dynamics. Through nine primary documents, including invasion plans and operational directives, it provides a detailed account of the battle's complexities, technical innovations, and human cost, offering new insights into the factors that determined its eventual success.

Tucker, S. C. (Ed.). (2017). D-Day. ABC-CLIO, LLC. https://doi.org/10.5040/9798400636639