Caen Controversy: The Battle for Sword Beach 1944

by Andrew Stuart and Andrew Stewart

On 6 June 1944 British, American, Canadian and French troops landed in Normandy by air and sea. This was one of the key moments of the Second World War, a long-anticipated invasion which would, ultimately, lead to the defeat of Nazi Germany. By the day's end a lodgment had been effected and Operation OVERLORD was being hailed as a success. In reality the assault had produced mixed results and at certain points along the French coastline the position...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911096176
• ISBN13: 9781911096177
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"