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D-Day Paperback – January 1, 2016

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On the basis of 1,400 oral histories from the men who were there, bestselling author and World War II historian Stephen E. Ambrose reveals for the first time anywhere that the intricate plan for the invasion of France in June 1944 had to be abandoned before the first shot was fired. The true story of D-Day, as Ambrose relates it, is about the citizen soldiers - junior officers and enlisted men - taking the initiative to act on their own to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall when they realised that nothing was as they had been told it would be. D-DAY is the brilliant, no holds barred, telling of the battles of Omaha and Utah beaches. Ambrose relives the epic victory of democracy on the most important day of the twentieth century.
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    January 1, 2016
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    5.39 x 1.65 x 7.91 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1471158268
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1471158261
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1471158268
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1471158261
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.39 x 1.65 x 7.91 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr. Stephen Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than 30 books. Among his New York Times best-sellers are: Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage.He was not only a great author, but also a captivating speaker, with the unique ability to provide insight into the future by employing his profound knowledge of the past. His stories demonstrate how leaders use trust, friendship and shared experiences to work together and thrive during conflict and change. His philosophy about keeping an audience engaged is put best in his own words: "As I sit at my computer, or stand at the podium, I think of myself as sitting around the campfire after a day on the trail, telling stories that I hope will have the members of the audience, or the readers, leaning forward just a bit, wanting to know what happens next." Dr. Ambrose was a retired Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans. He was the Director Emeritus of the Eisenhower Center in New Orleans, and the founder of the National D-Day Museum. He was also a contributing editor for the Quarterly Journal of Military History, a member of the board of directors for American Rivers, and a member of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council Board. His talents have not gone unnoticed by the film industry. Dr. Ambrose was the historical consultant for Steven Spielberg's movie Saving Private Ryan. Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks purchased the film rights to his books Citizen Soldiers and Band of Brothers to make the 13-hour HBO mini-series Band of Brothers. He has also participated in numerous national television programs, including ones for the History Channel and National Geographic.

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"Excellent book: totally comprehensive and very detailed, yet reads like a novel. Talks about every aspect of D-Day from planning to aftermath!" Read more

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Computer_Geek
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opening as well as Jaw Dropping
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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Ambrose is most famous for Band of Brothers, which was made into a television mini-series, but Band of Brothers is definitely not his finest work. Two others are exceptional: D-DAY and COURAGE UNDAUNTED (about the Lewis and Clark expedition).

Saving Private Ryan (Tom Hanks) shows the bloodbath that occurred during the storming of Omaha Beach on D-day. Ambrose's book makes you realize that the movie sanitizes the reality of what occurred on that day. Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong. And yet because thousands of men knew just what was at stake, they kept inching forward along that beach even though the obstacles they faced were nearly overwhelming.
This is an exceptional book.
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econo22
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to own this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
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Whatever nationality you are, you need to own this book. There is something for everyone. There were many things that I did not know.
1.) Decision making of Ike and him standing up to Churchill, DE Gaulle, British military hierarchy, etc.
2.) Also listening to those under him who had military concerns, but not afraid to make decisions that vetoed their opinion.
3.) In my opinion the Nazis that went into Russia really signaled the beginning of the end for the Germans. Their Airforce and navy were virtually bankrupt.
4.) The author dwells of the inefficiency of the Nazi war machine, having to go to Hitler for all decisions.
5.) Their is no gore or bad decisions that are part of the D-day invasion that the author spares the readers.
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Reed Goldsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and frightening.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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OK, you may have to be a history buff to get through the 500 + pages of this book, but once you get to the actual attack on the beaches, Ambrose pulls you in through countless personal testimonies that have you staying on the edge of your seat. This is not an easy book to read; it is emotional and powerful, compelling and frightening, but in the end, it is a story that we need to know about how our parents and grandparents fought one of the great battles.
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Book as described and delivered on time
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE YOUR GRANDPARENTS
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I wish I asked my grandpa more questions an spent time with him more. Cause because of him I would not be here. Lot of them didn't make it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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D-day by Stephen Ambrose was riveting. It was hard to put down. it was not overly detailed like many non fiction history novels are. I learned a lot.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of interviews with the men of the front lines
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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Instead of concentrating on the commanders behind the lines, Ambrose concentrated on the men carrying a rifle, coming ashore at Utah and Omaha, freezing in the Battle of the Bulge, and fighting the war to its conclusion. Excellent documentation and a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every American needs to read this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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A very detailed account of the planning and execution of the invasion. The excepts of the oral histories is excellent. There is a good deal of repetition from landing zone to landing zone which can be a bit tedious but that is the way the battle unfolded.
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That guy
5.0 out of 5 stars very in depth
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2022
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Very readable Explaining the conception and how the plan evolved right through to the end.Well worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Güzel
Reviewed in Turkey on August 13, 2024
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Annabel Lock
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2024
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Probably the best book on D Day I have read
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5.0 out of 5 stars As new
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2023
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A really informative book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2020
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Excellent read very detailed covering all the Allies
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