Neptunus rex

Viac o knihe

Augments the many accounts of the beach and inland fighting on D Day with over 50 stories about the naval dimension of the operation, which involved the largest armada ever assembled, some 5,000 ships, landing craft, and other vessels. Sailors recall their experiences on the decks of battleships and tiny landing craft and inland with the little known Naval Beach Battalions. Photographs are included of many contributors and of scenes of the invasion, along with maps and contemporary drawings. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR