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The Longest Day

by Cornelius Ryan · 1901

History · ranked #43 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

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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