About the book
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious defeats, yet D -Day, as the invasion was called, spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the Germans who had been tricked into thinking the attack would take place elsewhere. D-Day was a major turning point in World War II and hailed as one of the greatest military attacks of all time.
Editions of What Was D-Day?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780448484075
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698198975
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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious defeats, yet D -Day, as the invasion was called, spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the Germans who had been tricked into thinking the attack would take place elsewhere. D-Day was a major turning point in World War II and hailed as one of the greatest military attacks of all time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Was D-Day? about?
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious defeats, yet D -Day, as the invasion was called, spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the Germans who had been tricked into thinking the attack would take place elsewhere. D-Day was a major turning point in World War II and hailed as one of the greatest military attacks of all time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What Was D-Day??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces
Where can I read a sample of What Was D-Day??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780448484075
Is What Was D-Day? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series What Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What Was D-Day??
Patricia Brennan Demuth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What Was D-Day? is available as paperback(ISBN 9780448484075) and ebook(ISBN 9780698198975)
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