Bradt - D-Day Landings

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Discover the key sites of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy with this handy travel guide. It’s packed with maps, driving directions, and historical insights to help you explore the beaches, museums, and battlefields where history unfolded.

A practical and detailed guide to Normandy’s D-Day beaches and battlegrounds, designed for independent travellers interested in World War II history.

Released to mark the 80th anniversary of the pivotal military operation that shaped World War II, this guidebook offers an easy-to-follow, portable resource for visiting Normandy’s historic sites linked to D-Day and the wider Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord).

Written by two seasoned travel writers with expertise in both France and military history, the book covers everything from the famous landing beaches-Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah-to the Falaise Gap and Cherbourg. It highlights not only major landmarks but also many lesser-known spots, extending beyond the coast to include locations tied to the capture of Cherbourg (D+20) and the closing of the Falaise Gap (D+76), marking the campaign’s conclusion.

Organised geographically for easy navigation, the guide uses a colour-coded system to place each site within the timeline of the Battle of Normandy, guiding readers through the invasion in a clear and practical way. Alongside maps and driving instructions, it enriches the visitor experience by pointing out unique features like the 'concrete panzer' pillbox topped with a tank turret, now part of the Utah Beach Museum.

Throughout the book, quirky details and personal stories add colour and depth, making it much more than just a travel guide-it’s a journey into history brought to life.

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