THE LONGEST DAY – D-DAY, June 6,1944

Cornelius Ryan FREE POST WITH ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA $25

The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan is a gripping nonfiction account of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. Originally published in 1959. The book is written in English and intended for young adults and adults interested in World War II history.

Published by Simon & Schuster, this book provides detailed insights into the events that occurred during the Normandy landings. It is a must-read for history buffs and those interested in military strategy. This item is a rare find and was published in 1997, making it a valuable addition to any book collection.

AUTHOR CORNELIUS RYAN (5 June 1920 – 23 November 1974) was an Irish journalist and author known mainly for writing popular military history. He was especially known for his histories of World War II events: The Longest Day: 6 June 1944 D-Day (1959), The Last Battle (1966), and A Bridge Too Far (1974).

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he began working as a journalist in London in 1940. He became involved in covering World War II and travelled with troops in Europe. After the war, he covered the establishment of Israel. He immigrated to the United States in 1947 to work for Time Magazine. In 1951 Ryan became a naturalized US citizen and lived there for the remainder of his life.

 

PUBLISHER: Simon & Shuster, New York.  Cardcover 230mm x 154 mm.  128 pages Index. ISBN: 978067189091. Weight: 550g.