EVANS, David A GUIDE TO THE BEACHES AND BATTLEFIELDS OF NORMANDY , London: Michael Joseph, 1994.First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine./Very Good. 0718138007 Book in fine condition. Newspaper cutting pasted on front free endpaper. Dustjacket in very good condition, just very slightly rubbed at top spine edge and top outer corner edges. xviii, 187pp, including Gazetteer and Index. With 77 black-and-white photographs, cartoon drawings, and 6 maps. From d/j flap - " The book was published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of D-Day, providing both an accessible background to the momentous events of 6th June 1944, as well as a complete guide to each and every town, village, beach, battery and cemetery figured in the battle. Charting the heroism, poignancy and tragedy of events that were to alter the course of history." Including a chapter on the five Victoria Crosses that were awarded during the Normandy Campaign. The 'Foreword' is by The Rt. Hon. Sir Tasker Watkins, one of the men who was awarded the Victoria Cross. (9½"h x 6¼"w) (24cms x 15.5cms) approx. (Book ref. 7246) £25.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Clent Books (Est.1977) , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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