The Americans on D-Day & in Normandy: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War)

A pictorial history of United States military operations in World War II, centered on the Battle of Normandy and the liberation of northern France. This book documents the experiences and achievements of American land, sea, and air forces on June 6, 1944, and the subsequent weeks of fighting. Omaha Beach experienced the fiercest combat of the OVERLORD invasion. The resistance encountered in the U.S. sector surprised commanders and troops at all levels, and the outcome remained uncertain until American forces, through courage and determination, narrowly prevented a decisive defeat. The book uses contemporary and modern photographs and maps to trace the campaign's progression and its effects on both American troops and the civilian population in the battle zone. The collection includes color and black-and-white images with detailed captions, accompanied by thoroughly researched text. Together, these materials document the liberation of Northern France and the sacrifices made by American military personnel and their Allied counterparts.