Title: The Devil's Garden: Rommel's Desperate Defense of Omaha Beach on D-Day
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication Date: 2013
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0811712281
ISBN 13: 9780811712286
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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This fresh look at D-Day--one of World War II's pivotal battles--is available in time for its 70th anniversary in June 2014. The author draws on original research, including recently discovered German artillery maps, and offers well-supported conclusions that are sure to spark debate.

Explains why the U.S. Army suffered enormous casualties on Omaha Beach

Focuses on Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, who oversaw German defenses in Normandy

Covers little-known aspects such as the German patrols tasked with shooting down the pigeons the French Resistance used to send messages to the Allies

About the Author

Steven Zaloga, an internationally recognized military historian, has written numerous books on the vehicles and campaigns of World War II, including Armored Champion (978-0-8117-1437-2), Armored Thunderbolt (978-0-8117-0424-3), Armored Attack 1944 (978-0-8117-0769-5), Armored Victory 1945 (978-0-8117-0771-8), and The Devil’s Garden (978-0-8117-1228-6). He has appeared in programs on PBS and The Military Channel. He lives near Baltimore, Maryland.

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