Wynn, Humphrey / Young, Susan. Prelude to Overlord. An account of the air operations which preceded and supported Operation Overlord, the Allied landings in Normandy on D-Day, 6th of June 1944. Novato, California, Presidio Press / Airlife Publishing, 1984. 18.5 x 25cm. 154 pages, with illustrations, photographs and a fold-out map. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition, like new.

This book is an account of the factors and circumstances behind the huge Allied air offensive which preceded and supported Operation Overlord. Operation Overlord was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the Allied operation that launched the successful invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II. The operation commenced on 6 June 1944 with the Normandy landings (Operation Neptune, commonly known as D-Day). A 1,200-plane airborne assault preceded an amphibious assault involving more than 5,000 vessels. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on 6 June, and more than two million Allied troops were in France by the end of August.

Includes the following sections: Background to Overlord / Allied Airforces engaged in Overlord Operations: Luftflotte 3, Main Headquarters and Order of Battle / Aircraft involved in Overlord: Luftwaffe, RAF and USAAF / The Air Commanders: American, British and German / Overlord: The Air Assault/
Appendices include a Glossary of Code Names, Luftwaffe Operational Commands, and Directives to the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force

• Keywords: Great Britain · History · Military · Naval & Military History
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780906393277
• Inventory Number: 90743AB

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