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The Liberation Line: The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings
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Unveiling railroaders' pivotal role in Allied victory.
If you're intrigued by lesser-known aspects of WWII history, "The Liberation Line" is bound to captivate you. Christian Wolmar illuminates the vital yet often overlooked efforts of the US Military Rail Service and Royal Engineers after D-Day. The book offers a deep dive into the backstage heroics that ensured the success of the Allies—essential for those passionate about military logistics and untold wartime tales.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Liberation Line: The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings
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ISBN: 9781838957520
Authors:
Christian Wolmar
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Date of Publication: 2024-05-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections:
History
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Unveiling railroaders' pivotal role in Allied victory.
If you're intrigued by lesser-known aspects of WWII history, "The Liberation Line" is bound to captivate you. Christian Wolmar illuminates the vital yet often overlooked efforts of the US Military Rail Service and Royal Engineers after D-Day. The book offers a deep dive into the backstage heroics that ensured the success of the Allies—essential for those passionate about military logistics and untold wartime tales.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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