The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II

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Reading it now. Good to hear more stories of the French commandos. The naval landing craft crews and the Canadians. So far D Day "First wave" is on course.

Be transported to the fearful, brutal, bewildering & heroic moments of D Day.Jump with paratroopers at 12:15 am to start the invasion in darkness, with confusion, some success & tragedy. Then puke with young, scared, but motivated soldiers splashing in landing crafts toward beaches that killed capriciously. But also found surprising survival & singular heroism. Scramble up the cliffs, if you can. Slog east, facing farmers hedgrows & more enemy tanks & resistance.Great read! Fitting on this 80 th Anniversary of D Day.

I’ve read many books about D-Day so I was hesitant to read another. This book adds another layer to the history of D-Day. It is amazing reading the perspectives of the soldiers on that day. I learned tons. I love the way Kershaw writes. Highly recommended

Cela ressemble au scénario du Jour le plus long, et c’est poignant à lire.

An exceptionally well written book. Raw tales of how it was on this momentous day from sea, shore and air. Should be required reading for every generation. Lest we forget.

Have read other books by this author and find his work entertaining as well as absorbing.