Kosmikaki, a paratrooper who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and later a historian for the 101st Airborne Division, interviewed a variety of participants--from division command to the paratroopers themselves for an eyewitness account of their experiences in one of World War II's most notable battles. His book will interest readers who want to read and learn more about the Normandy landings and the war than they would get reading a standard narrative. This book is a reprint of the 1970 edition. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)