Takes a candid and critical look at rivalries between Allied commanders and explodes the myths about the numbers of troops involved and the effectiveness of their weaponry. It details atrocities on both sides as well as friendly fire incidents, and it evaluates the performance of the major military leaders. The author brings unrivalled color and clarity to the strategy of the Allies and the tactics of the units as they battle their way from Normandy's beaches to the banks of the Seine. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: World War II, America, Normandy Campaign, D-Day, Paris, Liberation, Germany, Allies, France, English Channel, Adolf Hitler, Victor Brooks, Seine, British Armies, Canadian Armies, World War Two).