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4-6Witness to History series.
This rushed account of the invasion of Normandy, which proved to be the turning point of World War II, provides a detailed explanation of the planning, practice, troop movements, and immediate results of the assault. Excerpts from letters and other testimonials pepper these pages, offering readers a firsthand perspective. Stock photos and a few maps illustrate the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.