D-Day
Untold stories of the Normandy Landings inspired by 20 real-life people
Published on 7. May 2019
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-78603-627-8 (ISBN)
Description
Relive the events of June 6, 1944 through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D-Day landings. This book - which presents collated photographs, personal accounts and testimonies from all sides with full-page illustrations dramatizing individual roles - brings a key moment in history to life for young readers hearing about the event for the first time, as we commemorate its 75th anniversary.
Meet:
Company Sergeant Major Stanley Hollis, the only person to receive the Victoria Cross for their actions that day
Lt. Richard Winter, among the first to be parachuted into action (as depicted in Band of Brothers)
American journalist Martha Gellhorn, the only woman known to have been present, after disguising herself as a stretcher bearer
As well as a host of other inspiring individuals who each played an important part in the turning point of World War II
From those involved in reconnaissance, planning and logistics, espionage and development of new technology, through to the military units involved in the invasion and landings, and the subsequent phases of the invasion, this authentic retelling provides a view from every angle of the action.
Meet:
Company Sergeant Major Stanley Hollis, the only person to receive the Victoria Cross for their actions that day
Lt. Richard Winter, among the first to be parachuted into action (as depicted in Band of Brothers)
American journalist Martha Gellhorn, the only woman known to have been present, after disguising herself as a stretcher bearer
As well as a host of other inspiring individuals who each played an important part in the turning point of World War II
From those involved in reconnaissance, planning and logistics, espionage and development of new technology, through to the military units involved in the invasion and landings, and the subsequent phases of the invasion, this authentic retelling provides a view from every angle of the action.
Reviews / Votes
'The information is amazing ... The photos of individuals and their thoughts are staggering. It brings D-Day to life as the war progressed onto the beaches of Northern France.' * Books go Walkabout * 'an exceptional book which, through its very personal experiences, will really bring the reality of D-Day home to children. Adults, too, can't fail to be moved and touched by these accounts.' * Parents in Touch * Children's book of the month - 'This is a book that brings history to life on the page. It will fascinate children, parents and grandparents alike and prompt lots of discussion at home.' * The Good Schools Guide *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 300 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78603-627-8 (9781786036278)
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Persons
Alexander Mostov is a Seattle-based illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art. Previous books include D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings Inspired by 20 Real-Life People published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2019.