Normandy Landings : 50minutes.com : 9782806273000 : 2806273005 : 26 Apr 2016 : Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Normandy landings in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Normandy landings. By 1944, the Second World War had been raging for five years and German forces occupied much of Europe. On 6 June 1944, D-Day, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history. Although the Allies lost thousands of men, their decisive victory marked a turning point in the war, paving the way for the liberation of Europe and victory on the Western Front. In just 50 minutes you will: - Learn about the events of World War II prior to the Normandy landings - Identify the leaders who worked together to establish Operation Overlord and scheduled the Normandy landings to finally defeat the Germans - Analyse the actions taken by the Allies and Axis and their contribut