D-Day 'Neptune', 'Overlord' and the Battle of Normandy: Insights into how science, technology and engineering made the Normandy invasion possible (Operations Manual)

The landing of the Allied forces on the shores of Normandy in June 1944 was the greatest amphibious invasion in history, and this illuminating new title provides readers with insights into how science, technology and engineering made this invasion possible. Describes the development, construction and use of a wide range of innovative machines, structures and systems, explaining their uses on D-Day and after, and revealing how they contributed to the success of 'Overlord'. Features a combination of archive and contemporary photographs and archive cutaway illustrations.