"The Allied invasion of Europe was the most anticipated event of WWII. In this powerful graphic history, Wayne Vansant tells the intricate story of the planning and execution of Operation Overlord from the perspective of both the Allied and Axis forces"--Provided by publisher.

Second front now -- How peaceful the land looked -- Hitting the beaches -- Bloody Omaha -- "The skin of their teeth" -- The tigers of Villers-Bocage -- Death in the hedgerows -- The devil's children -- The capital of ruins -- Blood & thunder -- The cobra strikes! -- Come and get us! -- Third Army rampage -- The killing ground -- "Aux barricades!".