D-Day Manual

Product Description The landing of Allied forces on the shores of Normandy on 6 June 1944 was the greatest amphibious invasion in history. Technology and innovation played crucial parts in the D-Day drama from tank-carrying gliders, swimming tanks and the Mulberry harbours, to radio and radar aids that ensured landing craft arrived on the right beaches and combat aircraft overhead were controlled. This manual describes the development, construction and use of a wide range of innovative machines, structures and systems, explaining their uses on D-Day and after, and revealing how they contributed to the success of Overlord . Unique Haynes Manual insight into the technology that made D-Day possible. Archive and contemporary photographs. Arhcive cutaway illustrations. Partner volume to the Haynes Dam Busters Manual. 2014 is the 70th anniversary of D-Day. About the Author Jonathan Falconer is the author of more than 25 books on aspects of aviation and military history. He was commissioning editor of the 14-volume Battle Zone Normandy series in 2004 for Sutton Publishing. He is now a senior commissioning editor with Haynes.