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Cornelius Ryan wrote The Longest Day, first published in 1901. It is a work of history and is rated 'Recommended' in our catalogue.

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The Longest Day

Name: The Longest Day
Author: Cornelius Ryan

by Cornelius Ryan · 1901

History · ranked #44 in category

A clear, well-researched, and very readable account of Operation Overlord as told by survivors. Skip the Ambrose book and read this instead.

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The verdict

Category: History
First published: 1901 · 1900s
Author: Cornelius Ryan
Standing: Recommended

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