Read Overlord (Pan Military Classics) Online
Authors: Max Hastings
Before D-Day: American Airborne pathfinders pose beside their Dakota. Private
Matériel
massed for the invasion.
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THE 21ST ARMY GROUP TEAM
Richardson is third from the right in the second row, wearing helmet.
F.O. Richardson
American soldiers are briefed for D-Day.
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D-Day: on the beach.
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Beach defenders surrender to the Americans.
U.S. Army photograph
The build-up: American troops move inshore from the beaches.
U.S. Army photograph