D-Day: The Normandy Invasion

Essential Events

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

This title examines an important historic event--the June 6, 1944, Allied landing in Normandy, France, during World War II. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the planning and espionage prior to the invasion, the events of the Normandy landing, the military equipment used, and the battle's aftermath. Also discussed is the military context of the invasion, including events in the war that made the landing possible and necessary and the mission's significance in ending the war in Europe. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Kirsten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great nonfiction. Part of the series Essential Events published by Abdo. A thorough, yet concise, examination of this world-altering event.

[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent summary of the planning and execution of the invasion geared towards young children. Given the impressionable minds, it was a little too pro-US-military for my tastes.