12 incredible facts about the D-Day invasion by Sepahban, Lois, author instant download

12 incredible facts about the D-Day invasion by Sepahban, Lois, author instant download

32 pages : 24 cm, \"Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.\"--Amazon.com, Produced for 12-Story Library by Red Line Editorial, Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index, World War II rages on after five years -- Veteran General Eisenhower takes command -- Normandy is prime spot for invasion -- Bad weather delays D-Day -- Secret messages sent to French resistance -- Germany riddles the coast with perils -- Pathfinders jump at midnight -- \"Hitler's buzz saw\" rips holes in landing craft -- Troops at Utah beach land off course -- Some tanks attack, others sink -- Brutal battle for Omaha beach lasts 18 hours -- D-Day is the beginning of the end of the war -- 12 key dates