![]() The Longest Day gives a detailed look at the invasion of Normandy, from both the US and German perspectives. " one of my favorite books ever, shows the decisions that influenced the outcome of the war from both sides of the conflict " - Ray, Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.“When you read The Longest Day you will know why I chose, despite great difficulties, to turn this story of heroism, tragedy, and humor into a motion picture.” - Darryl F. “If you have read all the accounts of D-day or none of them, if you were in the fighting or on the sidelines, you will be spellbound, as I was, by this magnificent retelling of a glorious and tragic story.” - Lieutenant General James Gavin (US Army), third commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II One of the best books on the subject, this is essential for all academic and public libraries.” - Library Journal ![]() ![]() “Besides being a solid history of the event, this is also a portrait of the people who lived it. In short, the book is a ‘must read’ for anyone interested in the D-day invasion.”. “A true classic of World War II history…Not only is The Longest Day a pleasure to read, but subsequent historians, dutifully noting its accuracy, have relied heavily on Ryan’s research for their own accounts. “A dramatic, moving masterpiece, a living memorial to the men who died, and as suspenseful as the most gripping mystery story.” - Chicago Sunday Tribune ![]() “Fifty years from now, the history of D-day, I am sure, will lean heavily on this book.” - New York Times Book Review ![]()
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