Churchill's D-Day : the British bulldog's fateful hours during the Normandy invasion

Churchill's D-Day The British bulldog's fateful hours during the Normandy invasion

Richard Dannatt, 1950-

Book - 2024

Richard Dannatt and Allen Packwood analyze Sir Winston Churchill's emotional turmoil and epic decision-making before, during, and after the world-defining action of D-Day. Culled from the official Churchill Papers at the Churchill Archives Centre, the book features historical documents, letters, and more, for a Churchillian experience of D-Day leadership, military strategy, and humanity.

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Subjects
Churchill, Winston, > 1871-1947 > Military leadership.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > France > Normandy.
Published
New York : Diversion Books, 2024.
Language
English
Main Author
Richard Dannatt, 1950- (author)
Other Authors
Allen Packwood (author)
Edition
First Diversion Books edition
Physical Description
343 pages illustrations, maps, photographs ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781635769593
  • Part 1. Planning
  • Chapter 1. Hindsight Is a Wonderful Thing
  • Chapter 2. Dealing with Defeat
  • Chapter 3. Arguments with Allies
  • Chapter 4. Preconditions for Success
  • Chapter 5. Bodyguard of Lies
  • Chapter 6. Mulberries and Gooseberries
  • Part 2. Execution and Aftermath
  • Chapter 7. Lockdown
  • Chapter 8. Bombing Civilians
  • Chapter 9. On the Eve
  • Chapter 10. Storming Ashore
  • Chapter 11. Tyranny of Overlord
  • Chapter 12. Legacies
  • Codenames and Acronyms
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Illustrations
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Authors
  • The British Normandy Memorial
  • International Churchill Society

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