Spearheading D-Day: American Special Units, 6 June, 1944 - Hardcover

Gawne, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2908182793 ISBN 13: 9782908182798

Publisher: Casemate Publishers, 1999

Synopsis

Spearheading D-Day Gawne Subtitled: American Special Units in Normandy. The months leading up to June 6, 1944 were ones of intense preparation by the Allies. Specially trained USN and USMC amphibious troops cleared obstacles,organized the beachhead, and even set up a field hospital in the first hours of the invasion. Gawne 's detailed text covers every aspect of the organization, training, and active operations of these special D-Day units. Period color photographs and modern reconstructions show every aspect of the uniforms, insignia, weapons, and equipment of these elite troops. Recommended.

About this title

About the Author:

Jon Gawne is considered one of the leading experts on the history of American Army uniforms and equipment in both world wars. His numerous articles for Militaria Magazine have covered everything from the shortage of winter clothing during the Battle of the Bulge to the history of dog tags. His writings have been translated into many languages, including French, Italian and Czech, and are equally popular in both Europe and the US. He has been a technical consultant for films and museums. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and a small spoiled dog, in a house overrun with books, documents and military memorabilia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Casemate Publishers
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 2908182793
• ISBN 13: 9782908182798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288