The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition
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The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition

Your Guide to the Normandy Battlefields and WWII Paris, Revised and Updated

  1. 216 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The D-Day Visitor's Handbook, 80th Anniversary Edition

Your Guide to the Normandy Battlefields and WWII Paris, Revised and Updated

About this book

Updated for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. For families of the heroes who fought on the beaches of Normandy during World War II, for fans of Saving Private Ryan, or for traveler interested in history, here is the complete guide to visiting one of the world's most historic battlefields. The D-Day Visitor's Handbook includes everything you need to know to plan and make your visit to the site of the biggest seaborne invasion in history. This compact guidebook not only describes the most significant land invasion of World War II, but provides detailed battlefield maps and tours, identifies monuments and attractions, and locates museums and historical sites to make your planning easier and less stressful. This guide provides everything you need ahead of your visit, including:

  • Easy-to-follow maps and tours
  • Where to stay, dine, and shop
  • Lists of the best D-Day museums
  • How to find war relics still at the battlefield sites
  • Historical context for each site, including a description of military action there
  • A special bonus guide to World War II history and sites in Paris


The D-Day Visitor's Handbook contains a wealth of detailed information that is perfect for those considering travelling to France, anyone about to visit these sites, veterans, students of military history, and any others who wish to learn about the history of this legendary battle.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of Maps
  7. Introduction
  8. Omaha and Utah: Beaches American Drop Zones
  9. How Close to Failure Was the U.S. First Army on D-Day?
  10. Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches: British Landing Zones
  11. Night Falls on D-Day
  12. Visiting World War II Paris
  13. Appendices
  14. About the Authors
  15. Index