Books with author Bruce Bliven Jr.

In the American colonies of the 1770s, people were fed up with British laws. Local farmers and tradesmen secretly formed a militia. In 1775, when the British marched into Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the Americans were ready. From that first battle to the final showdown at Yorktown, the Americans fought against tremendous odds. The British army was bigger and better trained. Food and guns were scarce. But George Washington’s ragged army fought for–and won–the freedom and independence we cherish to this day.Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the tale of our country's fight for independence is brought to life in fast-moving, dramatic detail.

June 6, 1944: The greatest amphibious invasion the world had ever seen was launched, involving thousands of ships, incredible planning and preparation, and a million courageous soldiers, sailors, and airmen willing to sacrifice their lives for victory. Author and journalist Bruce Bliven was there that day, on the beaches of France, and he recounts it all, from the risky plans developed by the American and British military leaders through the daring landing itself. Most important, he shares stories of individual bravery shown by soldiers who waded or parachuted ashore in what became the turning point of the war.

In the American colonies of the 1770s, people were fed up with British laws. Local farmers and tradesmen secretly formed a militia. In 1775, when the British marched into Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the Americans were ready. From that first battle to the final showdown at Yorktown, the Americans fought against tremendous odds. The British army was bigger and better trained. Food and guns were scarce. But George Washington’s ragged army fought for–and won–the freedom and independence we cherish to this day.Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the tale of our country's fight for independence is brought to life in fast-moving, dramatic detail.

Invasion is a full account of D-Day from the point of view of Bruce Bliven, Jr., a soldier who was actually there on that grueling day. It's the most famous amphibious invasion in history; thousands of ships, millions of soldiers and sailors, all clashing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Author Bruce Bliven, Jr. was there when it happened and his narrative captures the massive scale of the invasion, from the planning stages through the brave landing on the shore. You'll be amazed by the full-color photography that illustrates the courage and resolve of the soldiers responsible for the battle that turned the tide of the war. This incredible narrative account of history will give you a new perception of this hellacious day, plus, specially commissioned extras like an all new map, cast of major players, and timeline will let you wrap your mind around this intricate assault.

Invasion is a full account of D-Day from the point of view of Bruce Bliven, Jr., a soldier who was actually there on that grueling day. It's the most famous amphibious invasion in history; thousands of ships, millions of soldiers and sailors, all clashing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Author Bruce Bliven, Jr. was there when it happened and his narrative captures the massive scale of the invasion, from the planning stages through the brave landing on the shore. You'll be amazed by the full-color photography that illustrates the courage and resolve of the soldiers responsible for the battle that turned the tide of the war. This incredible narrative account of history will give you a new perception of this hellacious day, plus, specially commissioned extras like an all new map, cast of major players, and timeline will let you wrap your mind around this intricate assault.

June 6, 1944: The greatest amphibious invasion the world had ever seen was launched, involving thousands of ships, incredible planning and preparation, and a million courageous soldiers, sailors, and airmen willing to sacrifice their lives for victory. Author and journalist Bruce Bliven was there that day, on the beaches of France, and he recounts it all, from the risky plans developed by the American and British military leaders through the daring landing itself. Most important, he shares stories of individual bravery shown by soldiers who waded or parachuted ashore in what became the turning point of the war.