Georges Bernage Pořadí knih

An essential volume about the end of the Battle of Normandy

June 6, 1944. In the gray light of dawn the landing craft carrying the assault wave of two US divisions as well as the Engineers and the Rangers, advanced toward the beach that was their assigned objective, code-named Omaha.

After the immense success of the Guide des plages du débarquement, this new guide to the Normandy battlefields has been long-awaited.In this highly illustrated work, Georges Bernage chronicles the different phases of operations from June 8, 1944, to the end of the battle.

The book provides an in-depth account of a large re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings, highlighting its significance as a pivotal event in English history that led to William the Conqueror's ascension. It uniquely features re-enactors replicating scenes from the Bayeux tapestry, a crucial historical artifact. Detailed coverage includes the weaponry, equipment, attire, logistics, and living conditions of the soldiers, as well as insights into the terrain and tactics employed by both armies. The full-color presentation makes it a captivating resource for Medieval history enthusiasts.

Following the hugely successful Invasion Journal Pictorial, the first volume in the Memorial Album Collection, with sales of 60,000 copies since 1983, this new Memorial follows the campaign of the 1st US Army, step by step, from 7 June to 22 August 1944, from the beaches to the Falaise pocket, the battles for Cherbourg and Saint-Lo, and the ...

Pour protéger le débarquement des troupes par mer le Jour J, la 6e division para britannique se voit confier la mission de s'emparer des ponts sur l'Orne, de faire sauter ceux sur la Dives, de neutraliser une batterie allemande et de repousser toutes les contre-attaques allemandes qui pourraient balayer la fragile tête de pont. C'est cette action militaire audacieuse que le présent ouvrage évoque en détails. Articulé en deux parties, il retrace l'arrivée des parachutistes et des troupes transportées en planeurs dans la nuit du 5 au 6 juin puis évoque les durs combats menés par la division pour s'emparer et tenir ses objectifs.

This spectacular, large format, full color, new book is quite simply the most impressive book of its type we have seen. Packed with over 200 photographs, maps and charts, the book is divided into the sectors associated with the Normandy landings in 1944. What's more it is extremely reasonably priced.