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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Ambrose, Stephen E.

D-Day, June 6, 1944 : the climactic battle of World War II / Stephen E. Ambrose.

— Illustrated edition.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. World War, 1939–1945—Campaigns—France—Normandy.

2. Normandy (France)—History, Military. I. Title.

D756.5.N6A455 2014

940.54'21421—dc23 2013051342

ISBN 978-1-4767-6586-0

ISBN 978-1-4767-7671-2 (ebook)