The Normandy Landings

It was at dawn on 6th June 1944, at 6:00am, that the Normandy Landings of World War II took place. The Allied soldiers landed on the beach of Normandy and set out to seize strategic points in order to finally gain a victory over the Germans. The stakes were high: the operation dealt a fatal blow to the Third Reich and led to the ultimate Liberation of the occupied territories.This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about the Normandy Landings, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the overall context of World War II that led to the Normandy Landings• Identify the different leaders that collaborated to establish Operation Overlord, and scheduled the Normandy Landings to finally defeat the Germans• Analyze the different actions taken by the Allies and Axis and how these ultimately cleared the way for an Allied victoryABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture50MINUTES.COM provides the tools to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries that played a part in the history of our world and influenced how we live today.Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide the key historical information and cover an extensive range of topics, from the beginning of time to the more contemporary 20th century. These books are the perfect place to start if you want to become an expert on any aspect of world history quickly and efficiently.