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Nuremberg: The Blackest Night in RAF History, 30/31 March 1944
by Martin W. BowmanThis is a brand-new, updated history of the Nuremburg Raid, taking advantage of new stores of information that have come to light in recent years. In his usual, highly-praised style, Martin Bowman's historical narrative is supplemented throughout by first-hand snippets of pilot testimony, offering an authentic sense of events as they played out. Having access to extensive archives of images ensures that this is a visually pleasing and comprehensive account of one of the most iconic raids of the Second World War.
Nurse Anna's War: A captivating and enthralling romantic adventure set in WW1 guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat
by Mary Jane StaplesPerfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Kristin Hannah and Fiona Valpy, this is an emotional and uplifting romantic saga set in WW1 from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. READERS ARE LOVING NURSE ANNA'S WAR! "Wow I was riveted from start to finish [-] what a truly brilliant book..." - 5 STARS"I enjoyed every minute of reading this book." - 5 STARS"l thoroughly enjoyed it to the very last page and would recommend it to anyone..." - 5 STARS********************************CAN LOVE AND BRAVERY OVERCOME THE HARSH DANGERS OF WAR?BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE HEROIC BRITISH NURSE EDITH CAVELL.Brussels, April 1915. A beautiful young woman finds herself on the run from the enemy. Also being pursued is Ned Scott, a British army major who has been badly injured. The pair find themselves at a hospital run by the famous Edith Cavell, who agrees to treat the major while offering them both refuge and a false identity - she names the young girl Anna.However no one is safe, and as details of Anna's true identity emerge, the enemy's net tightens. Meanwhile, the major is torn between his desire to stand by brave Edith and the knowledge that he must escape.Closely watched wherever they go, is there anyone these three people can trust? Nurse Anna's War was previously published as Fields of Yesterday.
Nurse Memoirs from the Great War in Britain, France, and Germany (Palgrave Studies in Literature, Science and Medicine)
by Jerry PalmerNurse Memoirs from the Great War in Britain, France, and Germany examines an understudied corpus of memoirs in English, French, and German stemming from the unprecedented involvement of women in the war effort. Jerry Palmer considers the memoirs in relationship to public opinion, collective memory and other women’s writing about the war. Through close-readings of the memoirs and their contexts, the book identifies themes present in the texts and considers the nurse memoir as rhetoric—examining to what extent the texts are promoting or countering arguments in the public sphere about their involvement or more widely about women’s position in society. Palmer explores the multiple contexts related to the nurse memoirs, including public response to volunteer wartime nursing, the organisation of the military health services of the three nations and their conduct in the war, and changes in the post-war organization of public health services and the professionalization of nursing.
Nurse! Nurse!: A Student Nurse's Story
by Jimmy Frazier'Engaging, compassionate and often very moving' Daily MailA student nurse's storyAs punishment for some youthful high jinks, 16-year-old Jimmy Frazier is made to volunteer in a London hospital. The experience shocks him, and he swears he will never set foot on a ward again.Two decades later, older but not a lot wiser, some strange twists of fate lead Jimmy back to hospital - but this time as a student nurse. Along with a motley crew of fellow students, Jimmy throws himself into the heart of the NHS. Whether caring for patients in children's hospitals, prisons, mental health facilities or post-surgical wards, Jimmy and his fellow students attempt to make a difference. On their way they are inspired by the angelic Super Nurse and the acid-tongued Mr Temple. But can they stick out the three years it takes to make the grade as a fully-qualified nurse...?
Nurse! Nurse!: A Student Nurse's Story
by Jimmy Frazier'Engaging, compassionate and often very moving' Daily MailA student nurse's storyAs punishment for some youthful high jinks, 16-year-old Jimmy Frazier is made to volunteer in a London hospital. The experience shocks him, and he swears he will never set foot on a ward again.Two decades later, older but not a lot wiser, some strange twists of fate lead Jimmy back to hospital - but this time as a student nurse. Along with a motley crew of fellow students, Jimmy throws himself into the heart of the NHS. Whether caring for patients in children's hospitals, prisons, mental health facilities or post-surgical wards, Jimmy and his fellow students attempt to make a difference. On their way they are inspired by the angelic Super Nurse and the acid-tongued Mr Temple. But can they stick out the three years it takes to make the grade as a fully-qualified nurse...?
Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, A Civil War Hero
by Marissa Moss John HendrixThis fast-paced, high-energy picture book tells the true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who at age nineteen disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War. She took the name Frank Thompson and joined a Michigan army regiment to battle the Confederacy. Sarah excelled as a soldier and nurse on the battlefield. Because of her heroism, she was asked to become a spy. Her story comes to life through the signature illustrations and design of John Hendrix and the exciting storytelling of Marissa Moss.
Nurses and Midwives in Nazi Germany: The "Euthanasia Programs" (Routledge Studies in Modern European History)
by Susan Benedict Linda ShieldsThis book is about the ethics of nursing and midwifery, and how these were abrogated during the Nazi era. Nurses and midwives actively killed their patients, many of whom were disabled children and infants and patients with mental (and other) illnesses or intellectual disabilities. The book gives the facts as well as theoretical perspectives as a lens through which these crimes can be viewed. It also provides a way to teach this history to nursing and midwifery students, and, for the first time, explains the role of one of the world’s most historically prominent midwifery leaders in the Nazi crimes.
Nurses of Passchendaele: Caring for the Wounded of the Ypres Campaigns 1914–1918
by Christine E. HallettThe Ypres Salient saw some of the bitterest fighting of the First World War. The once-fertile fields of Flanders were turned into a quagmire through which men fought for four years. In casualty clearing stations, on ambulance trains and barges, and at base hospitals near the French and Belgian coasts, nurses of many nations cared for these traumatized and damaged men.Drawing on letters, diaries and personal accounts from archives all over the world, The Nurses of Passchendaele tells their stories - faithfully recounting their experiences behind the Ypres Salient in one of the most intense and prolonged casualty evacuation processes in the history of modern warfare. Nurses themselves came under shellfire and were vulnerable to aerial bombardment, and some were killed or injured while on active service.Alongside an analysis of the intricacies of their practice, the book traces the personal stories of some of these extraordinary women, revealing the courage, resilience and compassion with which they did their work.
Nursing Civil Rights: Gender and Race in the Army Nurse Corps (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)
by Charissa J. ThreatIn Nursing Civil Rights, Charissa J. Threat investigates the parallel battles against occupational segregation by African American women and white men in the U.S. Army. As Threat reveals, both groups viewed their circumstances with the Army Nurse Corps as a civil rights matter. Each conducted separate integration campaigns to end the discrimination they suffered. Yet their stories defy the narrative that civil rights struggles inevitably arced toward social justice. Threat tells how progressive elements in the campaigns did indeed break down barriers in both military and civilian nursing. At the same time, she follows conservative threads to portray how some of the women who succeeded as agents of change became defenders of exclusionary practices when men sought military nursing careers. The ironic result was a struggle that simultaneously confronted and reaffirmed the social hierarchies that nurtured discrimination.
Nutrient Composition Of Rations For Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations
by National Research Council of the National AcademiesRecognizing the importance of good nutrition for physical and mental status, the Department of Defense asked the Institute of Medicine to guide the design of the nutritional composition of a ration for soldiers on short-term, high-stress missions. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-Term, High-Intensity Combat Operations considers military performance, health concerns, food intake, energy expenditure, physical exercise, and food technology issues. The success of military operations depends to a large extent on the physical and mental status of the individuals involved. Appropriate nutrition during assault missions is a continuous challenge mainly due to diminished appetites of individuals under stress. Many less controllable and unpredictable factors, such as individual preferences and climate, come into play to reduce appetite. In fact, soldiers usually consume about half of the calories needed, leaving them in a state called “negative energy balance.” The consequences of being in negative energy balance while under these circumstances range from weight loss to fatigue to mental impairments. An individual’s physiological and nutritional status can markedly affect one’s ability to maximize performance during missions and may compromise effectiveness. With the number of these missions increasing, the optimization of rations has become a high priority.
O Albatroz e os Piratas de Galguduud: Uma História de Patente de Corso do Século XXI
by Federico Supervielle BergésA história de uma Carta de Corso no Século XXI Se os Estados não controlam o mar, até que ponto um homem pode ir para proteger seus interesses? Os acampamentos de piratas que pontilham a costa da Somália ameaçam seqüestrar qualquer navio que se aproxime deles, mas os países desenvolvidos não parecem capazes de lidar com o problema. A indústria global de energia está à beira do colapso. Um empresário pode enfrentar os piratas? O estado somali falido será capaz de controlar sua própria costa? Um jovem marinheiro de Cádiz, fugindo de seus pesadelos pessoais, é escolhido para acabar com os inimigos do magnata, mas nem mesmo o Oceano Índico está suficientemente longe de seu passado. Conforme os eventos se desenrolam, um enredo mais complexo por trás dos ataques é percebido. Sem perceber, Pablo se vê arrastado para o centro de uma conspiração internacional em que ele só terá a ajuda de sua tripulação e seu navio: o Albatroz.
O Coração Partido de Arelium: Guerra dos Doze Livro Um (Guerra dos Doze #1)
by Alex RobinsAlgumas coisas nunca devem ser esquecidas. Há mais de 400 anos, doze grandes guerreiros uniram os exércitos sitiados dos homens e vasculharam as terras destruídas pela guerra, empurrando o inimigo de volta para os fossos subterrâneos e cavernas de onde eles vieram. Para garantir seu legado, cada um dos Doze fundou mosteiros-fortaleza para transmitir se conhecimento único de guerra e política a um grupo seleto, os Cavaleiros dos Doze. Mas agora o último dos Doze já passou da história para a lenda e os Cavaleiros, seu número diminuindo, estão abrigando um segredo sombrio e terrível que deve ser protegido a todo custo. Merad Reed passou metade de sua vida guardando uma grande cratera conhecida como Fosso, ansiando por escapar da monotonia sombria. Então, a chegada de Aldarin, um dos poucos Cavaleiros dos Doze restantes, desencadeia eventos cataclísmicos que irão mudar Reed para sempre. Ao Norte, jelaïa del Arelium, herdeira do mais rico dos nove baronatos, deve aprender a navegar nas turbulentas correntes políticas da corte de seu pai se ela espera um dia ocupar o lugar dele. Mas as chamas bruxuleantes da ambição escondem a sombra de uma ameaça ainda maior. E nas profundezas da terra, algo está se mexendo.
O Fogo Grego e a sua contribuição para o poderio Bizantino
by Adelaide Franco Nikolic Konstantinos KaratoliosA supremacia do Império Bizantino, que durou mil anos, não poderia ter sido alcançada sem as suas forças armadas, o que lhe permitiu manter o seu poder face aos constantes desafios de inimigos externos, que diferiam significativamente na sua natureza. Neste contexto, o que tinha sido herdado dos Romanos foi tão importante como a adoção de novas armas e táticas de combate. O Fogo Grego, se não a mais importante dessas armas, foi, certamente, a que alcançou a maior fama. Foi usado ao longo da duração do Império Bizantino e garantiu vitórias retumbantes à sua marinha. Esta terrível arma era lendária, mas quase tudo o que sabemos sobre ela e o seu uso está obscurecido pela ambiguidade dos relatos contemporâneos. Neste trabalho, Konstantinos Karatolios tenta responder a uma série de perguntas sobre o Fogo Grego: Qual era a sua fórmula? Quão eficaz era? Quem foi o seu verdadeiro inventor? Como era usado em batalhas em terra e no mar? Este livro tem como objetivo, não só fornecer uma visão geral do estado atual da pesquisa, que pode ser facilmente lida por não-especialistas, mas também dar a sua própria contribuição para o estudo do assunto, respeitando os métodos de investigação académica.
O Homem Com Dois Nomes
by Vincent B. Davis IIUm romance da Roma antiga Ele já foi o maior herói de Roma. Agora ele é o inimigo mais perigoso dela. O homem com dois nomes Para preservar sua vila, um homem de paz deve sobreviver à cidade cruel de Roma. "Atraente e gráfica ... os pontos fortes da narrativa de Davis estão em retratar as terríveis realidades da guerra e em vivificar o cenário antigo ..." - Publishers Weekly Roma, 107 aC. Quintus Sertorius acabou de perder seu pai e ele pode perder sua casa. Quando sua vila rural é despojada de seu status político, ele deve deixar sua família para garantir sua comida e proteção dentro do governo sanguinário de Roma. Ao passar de compatriota para político, ele é empurrado para o meio de uma amarga guerra política... Enquanto Quintus luta para obter a ajuda de que sua aldeia precisa desesperadamente, ele se aproxima de Gaius Marius, o tio do próprio Júlio César. Sendo que a cada dia que passa na paisagem implacável da Cidade Eterna, ele coloca sua família e sua própria vida em perigo ainda maior. Em uma batalha implacável de consciência, Quintus perderá a si mesmo e a quem ama? O Homem Com Dois Nomes é o primeiro livro da corajosa série de ficção histórica Sertorius Scrolls. Se você gosta de ambições heróicas, cenários históricos bem pesquisados e corrupção romana, adorará a poderosa história de Vincent B. Davis II.
O Segredo da Livraria de Paris
by Lily GrahamDa autora do bestseller O Bebé de Auschwitz, chega-nos uma história comovente e inesquecível, ambientada na cidade de Paris ocupada pela Alemanha nazi. Uma encantadora livraria parisiense esconde um segredo trágico capaz de destruir uma família… Valerie tinha apenas 3 anos quando viu Paris pela última vez. Perante os horrores da Segunda Guerra Mundial e das perseguições nazis, foi enviada pelo avô para Inglaterra com uma familiar, para longe do único lar que alguma vez conheceu. Duas décadas após o final da guerra, Valerie, já adulta e praticamente sozinha no mundo, está determinada a regressar a Paris e perceber o que aconteceu com os seus pais. Ao saber através de um amigo que a livraria do avô está à procura de contratar alguém, Valerie responde ao anúncio e, dando um nome falso, trava conhecimento com o taciturno e rabugento Vincent, que não a reconhece. E é aí que, entre livros e a sombra de um passado com feridas difíceis de sarar, Valerie fica a conhecer a trágica história de uma Paris ocupada pelos nazis, de um amor proibido e de uma mãe disposta a sacrificar tudo pela sua filha. Os elogios da crítica:«Uma história maravilhosa que ficará na memória e no coração dos leitores.» By the Letter Book Reviews «Aviso: este livro vai fazê-lo chorar. Uma das histórias mais comoventes que já li.» The Book Trail
O Sol Brilhante Demais
by Lazlo Ferran Jadson ResendeUm homem determinado busca vingança pela morte de um amigo, em batalha! Em busca de vingança pela morte de um amigo há dez anos, Major Jake Nanden tem combatido seus demônios pessoais, com um fervor quase religioso, tanto em sua vida pessoal como em batalha. Ele é um soldado tão altamente condecorado por bravura que sua fama o precede mesmo além da desolada lua em Júpiter, Io, onde seu batalhão está posicionado. No entanto, suas vitórias nas guerras Jupiterianas lhe parecem vazias, pois ele é um homem que teme sua própria alma. Sua vida parece ser uma armadilha da qual não consegue escapar. Sendo de um pelotão replicante, que assim como clones, são odiados por todos. Se você ama Philip K. Dick e Isaac Asimov, então você simplesmente precisa ler este bem construído, intensamente obscuro e poderoso suspense de ficção Científica, frequentemente comparada a um cruzamento entre Blade Runner e Glória Feita de Sangue
O Voo de Violet ou, Kahbia
by David Richard BeasleyExércitos japoneses invadiram uma Birmânia quase indefesa em 1942, obrigando dezenas de milhares de pessoas a fugirem pelas montanhas rumo à Índia. Governaram com arrogância e brutalidade os birmaneses remanescentes, gabando-se de libertarem o país do domínio britânico. O VOO DE VIOLET narra as experiências de uma jovem garota anglo birmanesa, e seus familiares, crescendo alegremente sob a administração britânica, e sua posterior provação ao tentar escapar dos japoneses. As batalhas vencidas pelos exércitos aliados que saíram da Índia para retomar a Birmânia em 1944-45, são vistas do ponto de vista dos oficiais japoneses, que observaram seus exércitos sofrendo, por sua vez, as agonias da derrota na guerra. As sementes do fascismo plantadas por Aung San e seu Exército de Independência da Birmânia ao se juntarem à invasão japonesa, até a decepção com os pretensos libertadores, cresceram como uma erva daninha, que envenenou a sociedade birmanesa contra anglo birmaneses e outros grupos étnicos - estrangulando sua florescência com uma ditadura de ferro.
O'Hara's Choice: A Novel
by Leon UrisFifty years after his first novel, Battle Cry, took the world by storm, Leon Uris returns to the topic that first inspired him to write books that captivate, educate, and thrill -- the Marine Corps. In the years following the Civil War, first-generation Irish-American Zachary O'Hara, son of a legendary Marine and a force of a man in his own right, finds himself playing a critical role in the very future of the Marines. If he can persuade the Secretary of the Navy that the Marines are more crucial than ever to America's safety and security -- all the while hefting a heavier secret weight in his heart -- he'll save the corps and make his career.But there's an obstacle in his path that this warrior had not planned on. Amanda Blanton Kerr, the daughter of a ruthless industrialist, is a woman on a mission of her own; passionate, obstinate, and whip-smart, she's an heiress poised to blaze a trail for her sex.O'Hara's Choice is the story of the inevitable collision of these two handsome, fighting spirits. Getting their souls' desire could jeopardize everything they -- and their parents before them -- scraped and struggled to achieve.Duty to country, love of family, and a tormented passion intertwine in this latest epic by Leon Uris, international bestselling author of such classics as Exodus, Trinity, and Battle Cry. A riveting, sweeping tale in inimitable Uris style, O'Hara's Choice is this master of the historical novel at his most brilliant.
O.G.P.U. Prison
by Sven HasselThe Russian uses his machine pistol like a scythe. Feldwebel remains standing for a fraction of a second. The rain of bullets pours into him, making him twitch violently. He falls to the floor. The Russian grins. There is no doubt that he is enjoying himself. Sven Hassel and his comrades are ordered to take O.G.P.U. Prison in any way they can, even if it means killing the Russians with their bare hands. Armed with flame-throwers and heavy artillery, the 27th Penal Regiment plan their attack.O.G.P.U. PRISON is one of Sven Hassel's most compulsively readable novels, full of battle scenes, written in the gritty style that Hassel is renowned for.
O.G.P.U. Prison (Sven Hassel War Classics)
by Sven HasselThe Russian uses his machine pistol like a scythe. Feldwebel remains standing for a fraction of a second. The rain of bullets pours into him, making him twitch violently. He falls to the floor. The Russian grins. There is no doubt that he is enjoying himself. Sven Hassel and his comrades are ordered to take O.G.P.U. Prison in any way they can, even if it means killing the Russians with their bare hands. Armed with flame-throwers and heavy artillery, the 27th Penal Regiment plan their attack.O.G.P.U. PRISON is one of Sven Hassel's most compulsively readable novels, full of battle scenes, written in the gritty style that Hassel is renowned for.
O.G.P.U. Prison (Sven Hassel War Classics)
by Sven HasselThe Russian uses his machine pistol like a scythe. Feldwebel remains standing for a fraction of a second. The rain of bullets pours into him, making him twitch violently. He falls to the floor. The Russian grins. There is no doubt that he is enjoying himself. Sven Hassel and his comrades are ordered to take O.G.P.U. Prison in any way they can, even if it means killing the Russians with their bare hands. Armed with flame-throwers and heavy artillery, the 27th Penal Regiment plan their attack.O.G.P.U. PRISON is one of Sven Hassel's most compulsively readable novels, full of battle scenes, written in the gritty style that Hassel is renowned for.
OCR GCSE History SHP: Living under Nazi Rule 1933-1945
by Richard KennettExam board: OCR (Specification B, SHP)Level: GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the OCR B specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series, combining best practice teaching methods and worthwhile tasks to develop students' historical knowledge and skills.> Tackle unfamiliar topics with confidence: The engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study> Ease the transition to GCSE: Step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units> Build the knowledge and understanding that students need to succeed: The scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning> Boost student performance: Suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all> Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: A range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding> Develop students' sense of period: Memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos bring fascinating events and people to life
OCR GCSE History SHP: Living under Nazi Rule 1933-1945
by Richard KennettExam board: OCR (Specification B, SHP)Level: GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the OCR B specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series, combining best practice teaching methods and worthwhile tasks to develop students' historical knowledge and skills.> Tackle unfamiliar topics with confidence: The engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study> Ease the transition to GCSE: Step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units> Build the knowledge and understanding that students need to succeed: The scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning> Boost student performance: Suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all> Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: A range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding> Develop students' sense of period: Memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos bring fascinating events and people to life
OCT 7: The War Against Hamas Through the Eyes of an Israeli Commando Officer
by Capt. Elkana CohenA shocking, detailed account of present-day war as told by an Israeli commando officerThe persona of the Israeli officer who strives for absolute victory is well reflected in Capt. Elkana Cohen's new book —Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Elkana Cohen tells the story of thousands of young reservists who dropped everything on 10/7 and went out to defend our nation —Naftali Bennett, thirteenth Prime Minister of Israel On the morning of October 7, 2023, Israelis awoke to a harrowing reality. Not only were hundreds of rockets being launched from Gaza into Israeli population centers, but the security border between Gaza and Israel had also been breached by several thousand Hamas terrorists. Carnage, not seen since the Second World War, ensued. Elkana Cohen, Captain of an Elite Commando Unit was called, along with thousands of other reservists, to prepare for war. One that will have to ensure nothing less than Israel&’s survival. In notebooks he found on the ground in the streets of Gaza, Cohen began writing a diary. Every day, he candidly documented the sights of the war. From an honest, precise and fluid first-person perspective, Cohen presents the feeling and story of the war from the eyes of the heroes who were there: the dust, the sweat, the brotherhood, the longing, and the awful smell of death and destruction. Cohen&’s writing poignantly describes his relationships with his fellow comrades, the mass arrests of terrorists, the homes of Hamas members, the story of the fallen soldiers, and the desperate hope to bring the hundreds of Israeli hostages home. Why did the prisoner from Jabaliya reveal to IDF soldiers that he had millions of shekels hidden in his house? What's on the Hamas terrorists&’ GoPro cameras? Why did the author feel sick every time he ate meat? How did the soldiers behave when the terrorist they were following went up to the roof of a building with a baby in his arms? OCT 7 is not only the story of one Israeli officer, but it is also the narrative of an entire nation. A nation that stepped up without a moment's hesitation to face an existential challenge with a sense of purpose and mission.
OMAHA BEACHHEAD - (6 June-13 June 1944) [Illustrated Edition]
by AnonIllustrated with over 40 photos and 15 maps of the engagement.The momentous events of the 6th of June 1944, D-Day, still resonate around the world, almost 200,000 Allied Soldiers were thrown against the Nazi dominated coast of France in a bid to free Western Europe from the Fascist grip that had held it since 1939. The plan was audacious, ambitious and exceptionally dangerous, the Allied Planners had decided to attack across five sectors over the beaches of Normandy, from the British and Canadian forces on the right at the mouth of the river Orne to the American Troops at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula. Without doubt the toughest sector of all was the beach code-named "Omaha" it was vital as it linked the Americans with the British landing to the east; however it was beset with sheer cliffs at either end of the beach, a deep sloping beach, the most advanced defences and the best of the German troops on the coast.As this book recounts in vivid detail, the reality on the beaches was truly hellish, wide beaches swept by artillery, mortar, machine gun and rifle fire filled with casualties as men clung to the beach obstacles for the only cover to be had. As the American troops on the ground struggled forward, errors in navigation led to reinforcements being routed to the wrong beaches and supporting amphibious tanks sank in the rough seas. That any of the men made it off the beaches at all was a miracle based on inspired leadership, hard training and sheer courage in the face of horrendous death dealing fire.As immortalised in the film Saving Private Ryan, this book produced by the American Army Historical Section recounts in superb, often brutal, detail the struggle on Omaha Beach. It is tale never to be forgotten and as the narrative based on the personal interviews with the men and officers of the 1st, 2nd and 29th divisions, along with the official reports and documents it is as engaging as it is authoritative.