The dead and those about to die : D-Day : the Big Red One at Omaha Beach

The dead and those about to die : D-Day : the Big Red One at Omaha Beach /

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This book is a white-knuckle account of the 1st Infantry Division's harrowing D-Day assault on the eastern sector of Omaha Beach. Nicknamed the Big Red One, 1st Division had fought from North Africa to Sicily, earning a reputation as stalwart warriors on the front lines and rabble-rousers in th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McManus, John C., 1965-
Other Authors: Britton, R. H. (Richard H.) (Cartographer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Dutton Caliber, 2019.
Edition:First Dutton Caliber edition.
Subjects:
United States. > Army. > Infantry Division, 1st > History > 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > France > Normandy.
World War, 1939-1945 > Regimental histories > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Background
  • Intentions
  • H-hour
  • Survivors
  • Brass
  • Reinforcements
  • Inland
  • Support
  • Beachhead
  • Meaning.

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