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This work dives deep into the days leading up to the D-Day landings and the 76 days of fierce fighting that followed, which have shaped the course of modern history. Readers are immersed in the staggering complexity of the campaign, the prowess and tenacity of the soldiers involved, and the extraordinary scale of the Allied war effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for his exceptional ability to combine strategic analysis with the human experience of war, James Holland breathes new life into the narrative of the Normandy campaign. By leveraging previously unseen archives and testimonies from around the globe, Holland provides a more comprehensive account than ever before. 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