Utah Beach
eBook - ePub

Utah Beach

The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944

  1. 403 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Utah Beach

The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944

About this book

"A first-class history, impeccably researched and skillfully written . . . by the foremost historian of the American D-Day experience." — Naval History
 
Added to the invasion plan largely at the insistence of British General Bernard Montgomery, the attack at Utah Beach aimed to secure the Cotentin Peninsula and ultimately seize the port of Cherbourg. Although the assault on Utah Beach became one of the most successful American military operations of World War II, it was fraught with risk from the beginning: Not only was Utah the most isolated of the five D-Day beaches, but the airborne operation was of unprecedented size and scope. Despite the perils, American troops cascaded into that corner of Normandy from the sea and the sky, gaining a military triumph that contributed decisively to Allied success on D-Day. 
With many never-before-published firsthand accounts from the men who were there; detailed maps providing minute-by-minute insight into the combat; photos; and comprehensive lists of all of Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross recipients at Utah Beach, this book, a companion to the author's  Omaha Beach, is both an engaging narrative and a tribute to the men who stormed the beaches and dropped from the sky.
"Even the most seasoned historian will find something new in these pages." — Army magazine
"[A] groundbreaking analysis of the other half of America's D-Day." —Dennis Showalter, author of  Patton and Rommel

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Utah Beach by Joseph Balkoski in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Stackpole Books
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9780811733779
eBook ISBN
9780811744003
Subtopic
Storia militare e marittima

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Front Matter
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1. An Unsound Operation of War
  7. Chapter 2. Steadfast and Loyal
  8. Chapter 3. Overture to Overlord
  9. Chapter 4. Night of Nights
  10. Chapter 5. Hitting the Silk
  11. Chapter 6. All-Americans
  12. Chapter 7. So This Is France
  13. Chapter 8. Get in There and Take Chances
  14. Chapter 9. Something to Behold
  15. Chapter 10. Proud of You
  16. Chapter 11. The First Day of a Long Struggle
  17. Appendix I: Allied Casualties on Utah Beach and in Cotentin Peninsula, June 6, 1944
  18. Appendix II: Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross Awards for Valor on Utah Beach and in Cotentin Peninsula, June 6, 1944
  19. Appendix III: First-Wave Units on Utah Beach
  20. Appendix IV: Initial Parachute and Glider Assault, Cotentin Peninsula, 12:20–4:15 A.M., June 6, 1944
  21. Appendix V: Ninth Air Force, IX Troop Carrier Command, June 6, 1944
  22. Appendix VI: Ninth Air Force, IX Bomber Command, Utah Beach Bombing Mission, 6:09–6:27 A.M., June 6, 1944
  23. Appendix VII: U.S. Navy Force U Bombardment Group
  24. Appendix VIII: Capt. Frank Lillyman’s Pathfinder Stick, June 6, 1944
  25. Appendix IX: Uniform and Equipment of U.S. Army Paratroopers, 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, June 6, 1944
  26. Notes
  27. Bibliography
  28. Acknowledgments
  29. Index
  30. Back Cover