D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History (Scholastic Focus)
Written by Deborah Hopkinson
Narrated by Michael Yurchak
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The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.
D-Day was an invasion not for conquest, but liberation, and required years to plan and total secrecy to keep the advantage of surprise. Once deployed, Operation Overlord involved soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists. Acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members in a masterful tapestry of official documents, personal narratives, and archival photos to bring this decisive battle to vivid, thrilling life.
Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah Hopkinson is the author of Small Places, Close to Home and Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen, among more than fifty acclaimed works for young readers including picture books, middle-grade fiction, and nonfiction that help bring history and research alive. Deborah lives near Portland, Oregon with her family and a menagerie of pets. You can visit her online at www.deborahhopkinson.com.
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Reviews for D-Day
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent historical accounts involving all participants on the Day of Days.
Appreciated the website bookmarks for reference to each event presented.
We are indebted to those who gave their lives in gaining that critical “toe hold” on the beaches of Normandy, France. And to those who lived to tell us the reality of war’s cost.
This book exemplifies that which future generations need to learn from the sacrifice made out of respect in our daily civil discourse in preserving our diversity as the bedrock foundation of Democracy.
For we share in the WW II global legacy every day of our personal lives.