Fighting the Invasion: The German Army at D-Day

6 maps 24 illustrations 6 x 9 D-Day from the German point of view Written by officers and commanders shortly after the events described Covering German preparations and the dramatic invasion itself This unique compilation of in-depth accounts by German commanders presents D-Day, and the events leading up to it, from the point of view of the officers entrusted with preventing the Allied landings. The accounts David Isby has selected, all written soon after the war's close for American military intelligence, cover preparations for invasion and intricately chart the development of German strategy as invasion looms. After detailing this planning stage, and the uncertain waiting, the accounts then turn to the ordeal of D-Day itself, the reactions to the first reports of troop landings, and a blow-by-blow account of the fighting. David C. Isby edited The Luftwaffe Fighter Force (1-85367-327-7) and is the author of many military books, including GI Victory.