Operation Overlord was the largest amphibious military operation ever launched, with a vast armada transporting over 150,000 Allied soldiers across the Channel. This book looks in detail at the plans and build-up to the operation, and discusses the events of D-Day in each of the key areas of the operation. -- From the publisher.

Background to D-Day --Omaha Beach -- Utah Beach and the US Airborne landings -- Sword Beach and the British Airborne landings -- Gold and Juno Beaches -- The Normandy Beaches today.