I am fascinated by the accounting of the D-Day invasion. As one of the largest and most secretive military maneuvers of all time, it is an amazing story of strategy, bravery and heroism.
And yet, as often as we hear about the storming of the sands of Normandy, we rarely hear the account of the first boots on the ground, that of Pegasus Bridge. This wonderfully written book outlines the detailed planning and clockwork precision that made the taking and holding of Pegasus Bridge so amazing. The book, by Stephen E. Ambrose provides insight into the minds and hearts of those brave soldiers who thought quickly and acted with valor, keeping the German’s from blowing the bridge and making it possible for the Allied Forces to enter into the interior of Nazi-occupied France.
Having been to the bridge, the book comes to life as many of the landmarks and buildings discussed in the book stand to this day.
This is a must-read for any World War II history buff.
