Victory in Western Europe: From D-Day to the Nazi Surrender

by G.E. Murray

World War II was the defining conflict of the twentieth century. This illustrated series, written and edited by esteemed military historians, takes readers back in history to the years between 1939 and 1945, when land, sea, and sky were filled with the sounds of battle as Axis and Allied forces fought on every front. Covering both the details and significance of the events of the war, this series includes numerous illustrations, maps, and photographs. An insightful introduction to each volume by series editor Roger Cirillo places each aspect of the war in context. For the men who landed on Normandy's bloody beaches in June 1944, D-Day marked the beginning of a long and perilous journey to victory. From Omaha Beach to Germany's surrender, G.E. Patrick Murray paints a vivid picture of the final battles of the conflict.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567997597
• ISBN13: 9781567997590
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.9" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

The best Photo-Essay on the war in NW Europe that I have see

G. E. Patrick Murray's latest historical effort is the best small volume of the war in Europe that I have seen. It is a concise reconstruction beginning with D-Day and ending with the Nazi surrender in early May, 1945. The writing, the photo selection and the situation maps are outstanding. The maps are the best I have seen in any history of WW II. If you are a military history buff or know someone who is, the addition of this book is a must.

from D-Day to victory in pictures

I look at this review from a differnt perspective from most. Having been a student of Dr. Murray I have see the way that he lectures and is able to get his point across. This book shows the Western Front form the eye of the camera and has a very well writen timeline to go along with it. Unlike most books this one does not stop at the Battle of the Bulge and skip to the surrender of the Nazi leaders. He show the battles that occured all the up to the meeting of the Russians and the Anglo-American forces. This book also includes a very extensive index that makes searching for facts easy. As a student it is nice to see the highlights of the lectures put into print for everyone else. Well done. (Beefcake)