by Julie Klam
First published 2003
The Allied invasion of Normandy marks the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Young readers witness the massive D-Day operation as thousands of soldiers storm the beaches of France on June 6, 1944. The story follows the Allied push across Europe as American, British, and Soviet forces close in on Hitler's crumbling empire. Battles rage across France, Belgium, and Germany while resistance fighters aid the advancing armies. The narrative captures the experiences of soldiers and civilians caught in the final desperate months of the war. As Allied forces liberate concentration camps and cross the Rhine River, the Nazi regime faces inevitable defeat. The book builds toward the climactic moment when Germany surrenders unconditionally on May 8, 1945. This fifth installment in Julie Klam's World War II series brings the European conflict to its dramatic conclusion, showing how ordinary people lived through extraordinary times.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, world-war-ii, military-history, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, historical-events
Setting: Normandy, France, Belgium, Germany
Period: World War II, 1944-1945
48 pages · Library Binding · Smart Apple Media
Content warnings: violence, war