Description |
48 pages : some color illustrations, map ; 22 cm. |
Series |
True book.
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Contents |
Europe at war -- Preparing for the impossible -- D-Day arrives -- On the beaches -- Drive to victory. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to launch a massive attack on Nazi Germany. Readers will discover how the attack was carefully planned and carried out, from how the location was chosen to which kinds of vehicles and weapons were used. They will also learn about the battle's impact on the rest of the war and find out why it is still remembered as such an important victory today. |
Audience |
890L Lexile |
Note |
890L Lexile |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 1 168709 |
Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 1 168709 |
Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy -- Juvenile literature.
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ISBN |
9780531204986 (library binding) |
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0531204987 (library binding) |
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9780531217337 (pbk.) |
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0531217337 (pbk.) |
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