D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation]

Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times –bestselling The Guns at Last Light , D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day—June 6, 1944—the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike! This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum. List of maps. Assault on Normandy, June 1944 Final Overlord plan, June 6, 1944 -- Map legend -- Allied countries and chain of command -- Axis countries and chain of command -- World War II timeline -- Key players -- A note to readers -- The plan -- The invasion -- Epilogue: The days that followed -- The United States declaration of war on Germany -- The five greatest tanks of the war -- The largest battleships of the war -- The most effective bombers of the war -- Weapons carried by U.S., U.K., Canadian, and German ground troops -- Carrier pigeons -- Operation Fortitude: the inflatable army -- Caring for the wounded -- Clothing and equipment issued to a new GI in 1943 -- Monthly pay for an American GI in 1940 -- What they carried -- U.S. Airborne divisions -- What they carried -- U.S. ground assault troops -- K Rations: food on the go for American troops -- Numbers tell part of the story -- Operation Overlord timeline.

Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times–bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day—June 6, 1944—the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike!

This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

Presents a young reader's adaptation of "The Guns at Last Light," tracing the Battle of Normandy and the Allied liberation of Western Europe through the end of World War II. Adapted for young readers from THE GUNS AT LAST LIGHT, this book captures the events and the spirit of that day--June 6, 1944--the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. The author guides his audience through the events leading up to, and of, D-Day, the invasion of Normandy. Includes additional information on food, clothing, and equipment used by American troops