DANES ON D-DAY: Danish soldiers, sailors and airmen in the invasion of Normandy 1944

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Depiction of the Danes who fought for the Allies before, during, and after the invasion of Normandy in World War II. Based on first-hand accounts and diaries, and while a significant portion of the source material focuses on the perspective of sailors, it also covers Danish pilots, paratroopers, and infantrymen on D-Day and in the subsequent offensives following the invasion. The book is profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs of the men and of the locations that became the settings for the dramatic events of 1944. Contains 70 black and white photos, 5 color illustrations, 40 color photos, 5 color profiles, 10 color maps, 5 figures, and 2 tables.