D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation], by Rick Atkinson

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Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times–bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day―June 6, 1944―the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike!

This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation], by Rick Atkinson

• Amazon Sales Rank: #273327 in Books
• Brand: Atkinson, Rick/ Waters, Kate (CON)
• Published on: 2015-05-05
• Released on: 2015-05-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.18" h x .65" w x 5.55" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation], by Rick Atkinson

From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up—This fine adaptation of Atkinson's adult The Guns at Last Light is a readable, and even suspenseful, account of the final preparations for and successful execution of the D-Day invasion. The author gives readers a comprehensive overview of the operation, using primary-source excerpts to personalize the action, from the planning of the highest commanders, to the bravery shown by individual men who went ashore on June 6, 1944. He describes the stages of the invasion, including the transport of troops, air support and airborne operations, and ground operations conducted under withering German resistance. The author separates the five Allied landing forces into individual chapters, which allows for plenty of detail and continuity of narrative about their missions, and the varying amounts of German defenses and resistance they encountered. Although a brief epilogue summarizes the remainder of the war in Western Europe and Germany's defeat, the book focuses on the invasion and the bravery and sacrifices of the men who fought. The text is supplemented by solid area and battle maps, captioned period photos, and an informative appendix with accessible data about equipment and weapons, medical care, troops and their battle gear, and general statistics about the war. This book matches the quality of Earle Rice Jr.'s Normandy (Chelsea House, 2002) but is intended for a slightly older readership, making it an excellent choice for high school World War II buffs and report writers.—Mary Mueller, Rolla Public Schools, MO

From Booklist Adapted from Atkinson’s adult history of the latter part of WWII, The Guns at Last Light (2013), this is a brisk, busy, gutsy look at modern warfare’s most famous offensive. It begins, rather cunningly, with orientational front matter: country-by-country chains of command, a time line, and quick bios of key players. Then the authors dive into the planning behind Operation Overlord, so extensive that it began to feel like “an overrehearsed play.” Readers will feel the tension as world leaders fret about weather conditions and speculate upon casualties. The June 6 invasion plays out in short chapters crammed with detail and festooned with helmet icons offering important definitions. There are no main characters per se; rather, we are given short introductions to everyone from commanders to frontline grunts—for example, Edward “Cannonball” Krause, who liberated the first French town. The layout is nothing splashy, but the ample, sobering photographs are well chosen and extensive, and unusual back matter (clothing issued to new GIs, pay rates, etc.) rounds off this substantial and readable package. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Atkinson’s three-volume adult history of America’s involvement in WWII Europe was a massive and popular undertaking, lending this adaptation an attention-grabbing gravitas. Grades 6-9. --Daniel Kraus

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“Adapted from Atkinson's adult history of the latter part of WWII, The Guns at Last Light, this is a brisk, busy, gutsy look at modern warfare's most famous offensive.” ―Booklist

“This fine adaptation of Atkinson's adult The Guns at Last Light is a readable, and even suspenseful, account of the final preparations for and successful execution of the D-Day invasion.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“This version of the much-admired The Guns at Last Light for younger audiences focuses on the drama and the astonishing scale of one of World War II's pivotal operations: the D-Day invasion. . . . A grand and significant tale told with dash and authority.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A magnificent book . . . Though the story may seem familiar, I found surprising detail on every page. . . . Atkinson's account of D-Day is both masterly and lyrical. . . . [He] is an absolute master of his material.” ―Max Hastings, The Wall Street Journal

“A tapestry of fabulous richness and complexity . . . Atkinson is a master of what might be called ‘pointillism history,' assembling the small dots of pure color into a vivid, tumbling narrative. . . . The Liberation Trilogy is a monumental achievement . . . densely researched but supremely readable.” ―The New York Times Book Review

“Breathtaking, unforgettable . . . Atkinson provides us with especially poignant descriptions in a blaze of writing and research that matches the drama and significance of the moment, all without peer in modern history. . . . This volume is a literary triumph worthy of the military triumph it explores and explains.” ―The Boston Globe

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Perfect timing for this book By Dr. Robert Mitchell I have read numrous D Day books and have visited the Beaches twice. I have also read several of Atkinson's other works, so I bought this one as the 70 th anniversary approaches. The book is well written, concise, and interesting. It would be a great introduction to the topic or a nice review. The text moves fast, but captures the important elements of the day and aftermath.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. D-Day for Older Kids By LibStaff2 3.5 StarsThis work is a condensed version of an adult D-Day history book meant for a younger audience.3 Stars for the first 3/4 of the book; the flow of the writing and some vocabulary may be difficult for some of the intended audience. This should be for older YA. On the other hand, the statistics and sheer volume of information bumps the book up 1/2 a star.4 Stars for the end of the work. The lists and other sections are great! I love the section on Operation Fortitude and inflatable tanks. Recommended for older students and younger history buffs.4 Stars for photos! I've been interested for years in this subject and even travelled all the way to the D-Day beaches in France and there are some pictures included that are new to me.Net Galley Feedback

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. This is an adult book - it is especially informative if you are not normally a "war buff" By Karen K. Little As a technical writer, I am in awe of how well this book was organized and presented.Unlike many weighty tomes, this one begins with several pages of brief overviews so that by the time you begin reading the story about D-Day, you will already be acquainted with it. To make things very clear, each page has one or more pictures that match the descriptive content of the text.My knowledge of World War II is sketchy at best (none of my immediate family were involved in it) outside of the fact that I know it took place in Europe, Germany lost, there were massive deaths for all involved, and that was the period when the holocaust took place. I don't mean to sound totally empty headed, but this subject not been the focus of my intellectual attention outside of the fact that I am glad it is over.After reading it, I now know what took place and am horrified that it was far far worse than I thought it was. Frankly, I recommend it for anyone whose background is like mine, as well as for people deeply interested in the subject (maybe their relatives were affected then), but do not have the time to read thick, heavy, books about the period.ALSO, we visited Normandy for two days last year and during that time I was not interested in seeing the WWII markers. Life today is so full of information about ongoing wars that I simply was not interested in what happened on Normandy's shores - but I was interested in the Normandy of "today."Well, next year when I return to France, I will definitely visit the WWII markers and I do hope that all the people who died to try to make the world a better place forgive me for my oversight last year.WHO IS THIS WRITEN FOR? Anyone who can read. It is especially good for people, young and old, who have really never delved into the details. Even if you are not a war buff, and just want to be educated a bit on the subject, this is the book for you. If you are a war buff, you'll find the details and the way you can access them particularly gripping. If, however, you are a war historian with advanced degrees, you might not be interested, but then, this book wasn't written for you.

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