12 incredible facts about the D-Day invasion
By: by Lois Sepahban
Series: Turning points in US history; Turning points in US history (12 Story Library (Firm))
Publisher: 12-Story Library
Published: 2016
Place of publication: North Mankato, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781632351289; 9781632351715; 9781621432234
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; Juvenile literature; Campaigns; Military campaigns
Other titles: Twelve incredible facts about the D-Day invasion; D-Day invasion
Description: "Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline."--Amazon.com.
Notes: Produced for 12-Story Library by Red Line Editorial.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: World War II rages on after five years; title: Veteran General Eisenhower takes command; title: Normandy is prime spot for invasion; title: Bad weather delays D-Day; title: Secret messages sent to French resistance; title: Germany riddles the coast with perils; title: Pathfinders jump at midnight; title: "Hitler's buzz saw" rips holes in landing craft; title: Troops at Utah beach land off course; title: Some tanks attack, others sink; title: Brutal battle for Omaha beach lasts 18 hours; title: D-Day is the beginning of the end of the war; title: 12 key dates.