Reading Through History: Remembering D-Day

Everything you could ever want to know about D-Day in one book. Superstar historian Garrett M. Graff delivers a meticulously researched and deeply human narrative about the military campaign that changed the course of the world.

Michael Paradis is a World War II history master, and here he takes on Dwight Eisenhower, the mind behind D-Day. Weaving together the big picture history of the war with the human evolution of Ike, The Light of Battle is a look into an American hero like never before, told with a narrative pace that will keep you hooked.

D-Day never could have happened without these scientists; through daring — and fatal — experimentation with underwater warfare, allied troops were able to make the invasion at Normandy, changing history forever.

Momentous days in history typically take months, even years of planning, and D-Day was no exception. Meet three of the remarkable women who made the day possible through their brilliant heroism, sacrifice and bravery.

Historian James Holland delivers a carefully researched, detailed account of the 77 days of brutality on the sands of Normandy. From the beginnings of the invasion plans to their fateful victory, Normandy ’44 takes us through all of D-Day’s painstaking events.