Although most people associate the term D-Day with the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, it is military code for the beginning of any offensive operation. In the Pacific theater during World War II there were more than one hundred D-Days. The largest--and last--was the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945, which brought together the biggest invasion fleet ever assembled, far larger than that engaged in the Normandy invasion. D-Days in the Pacific tells the epic story of the campaign waged by American forces to win back the Pacific islands from Japan. Based on eyewitness accounts...
Although most people associate the term D-Day with the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, it is military code for the beginning of any offensive opera...
Delivering a "Band of Brothers" in the skies, Miller deftly mixes the strategic with the personal, offering revealing and unforgettable stories about Americas "bomber boys" who fought in the air war against the Nazis. 20 photos. Maps.
Delivering a "Band of Brothers" in the skies, Miller deftly mixes the strategic with the personal, offering revealing and unforgettable stories about ...
