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D-Day 1944 (4) Ken Ford

D-Day 1944 (4) By Ken Ford

D-Day 1944 (4) by Ken Ford


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The beaches codenamed Gold and Juno constituted the western section of the British sector of the landings. This title explores the D-Day objectives for the troops landing on these two beaches, which included the capture of the town of Arromanches.

D-Day 1944 (4) Summary

D-Day 1944 (4): Gold & Juno Beaches by Ken Ford

The beaches codenamed Gold and Juno constituted the western section of the British sector of the landings. This title explores the D-Day objectives for the troops landing on these two beaches, which included the capture of the town of Arromanches. They were also tasked with the capture of Bayeux and securing the coast road between Bayeux and Caen. The British 50th Division supported by 8th Armoured Brigade successfully fought their way off Gold, whilst the Canadians on Juno has a tougher time. It could not however prevent the linking of Gold, Juno and Sword on 7 June securing the British beachhead. The breakout could now begin.

About Ken Ford

Ken Ford was born in Hampshire in 1943. He trained as an engineer and spent almost thirty years in the telecommunications industry. He now spends his time as an author and a bookseller specialising in military history. He has written a number of books on various Second World War subjects. Ken now lives in Southampton. Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of Art and has been a freelance designer and illustrator for over 20 years. He has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey including Campaign 69: 'Nagashino 1575' and Campaign 72: 'Jutland 1916'. Howard lives and works in Kent.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Battle; Chronology; Opposing Commanders; Opposing Armies; Opposing Plans; The Landings Gold Beach; Juno Beach; The First Seven Days; Aftermath; The Battlefield Today; Bibliography; Index

Additional information

GOR003211858
9781841763682
1841763683
D-Day 1944 (4): Gold & Juno Beaches by Ken Ford
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20021114
96
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