Longest Day: The Classic Epic of D Day

One of the most informative book written by Sir Cornelius Ryan. Really this books tell us the sacrifice and heroism of both the Allies and Axis soldiers who fought in the Normandy Beaches in 1944.This is the story of D-Day told through the voices of over 1000 survivors - from high-ranking Allied and German officers, to the paratroopers who landed in Normandy before dawn, the infantry who struggled ashore and the German troops who defended the coast."The Longest Day " is a story not of war, but of the courage of man.At last I am giving thanks and honour to Sir Cornelius Ryan to provide such an informative and heart touching book to the world. And I salute for them who had sacrificed their life for their nation in the longest day battle, the battle of D-Day , June 6, 1944.

The author was a well-trained reporter at the time of D-Day, so he knew how to properly find and preserve evidence and testimonials. Couple that with fantastic storytelling expertise, and you have a VERY gripping recounting of the events of the single most important battle day of World War 2. I can see why a movie was made based on this big, and where the script writers of Saving Private Ryan got much of their material. I read it in a very small number of long could-not-put-it-down sessions, and then my wife did also. HIGHLY recommended.

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A great read for anyone interested in the history of WW2.

There won't be enough words in our language to describe the bravery and courage of Allies troops on such day. Every time that I grabbed a book related to WWII, I cannot imagine the fear and the courage feelings that each private and officer experienced in such conditions. This is a real master piece.