Spearheading D-Day: American Special Units in Normandy

The invasion of Normandy is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated military events of the 20th century. However, many of the smaller units that played important roles have been forgotten or ignored, with the result that many unconfirmed or erroneous myths about the American landings have been repeated in popular books. In “Spearheading D-Day,” military historian Jonathan Gawne examines the US landings at Omaha and Utah with an eye to what other writers have ignored. Utilizing the original military records and extensive veteran interviews, this book covers such diverse topics as how the invasion tactics were developed, the organization of the units involved, as well as the uniforms and equipment of the assault troops.

 

Author: Johnathon Gawne
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9782352502012 / 2352502012
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288

Condition: Very good, some still partially sealed (dependant on availability)

Inventory Number: 15B