6 June 1944 is one of the most memorable dates of the Second World
War. It marked the beginning of the end of the conflict as Allied
forces invaded Normandy and fought their way into Nazi-occupied Europe.
Operation Overlord, as the invasion was codenamed, was an incredible
feat. It also proved to be a turning point that would eventually result
in the defeat of Nazi Germany. Around 150,000 soldiers landed on the
beaches of Normandy on the first day in the largest amphibious operation
in history. Within a month more than 1 million men had been put ashore.
As memory becomes history, first-hand accounts of this incredible moment
become more and more precious. In D-Day Diary, historian Carol
Harris brings together remarkable tales of bravery, survival and
sacrifice from what was one of the war's most dramatic and pivotal
episodes.