The Finest Hour: The Human Cost of D-Day

By Alex Kershaw

A gripping account of the D-Day landings, told through the eyes of the men who fought there.

On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history. The D-Day landings were a turning point in World War II, and they played a major role in the Allied victory. However, the landings also came at a great cost. More than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded on D-Day, and many more were traumatized by the experience.

In his book, The Finest Hour: The Human Cost of D-Day, Alex Kershaw tells the story of the D-Day landings through the eyes of the men who fought there. Kershaw interviewed dozens of veterans, and he uses their firsthand accounts to bring the battle to life.

The Finest Hour is a powerful and moving account of one of the most important battles in history. Kershaw's writing is vivid and engaging, and he does an excellent job of capturing the human cost of war. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II, or in the human experience of war.

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Key Themes

The courage of the men who fought on D-Day

The D-Day landings were a daunting undertaking, and the men who fought there faced incredible danger. Kershaw's book shows the courage and determination of these men, and it highlights the sacrifices they made.

The human cost of war

The importance of remembrance

Praise for The Finest Hour

"Alex Kershaw has written a powerful and moving account of one of the most important battles in history. The Finest Hour is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II, or in the human experience of war."

• Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad

"The Finest Hour is a gripping and unforgettable account of the D-Day landings. Kershaw's writing is vivid and engaging, and he does an excellent job of capturing the human cost of war."

• Max Hastings, author of Overlord

"The Finest Hour is a masterpiece of military history. Kershaw's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war."

• John Keegan, author of The Face of Battle

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