Pegasus Bridge
D-day: The Daring British Airborne Raid
(Autor) Stephen E. AmbroseD-Day before dawn. Minute by minute, hour by hour the danger grows... In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, a small detachment of British airborne troops stormed the German defence forces and paved the way for the Allied invasion of Europe. Pegasus Bridge was the first engagement of D-Day, the turning point of World War II. This gripping account by acclaimed author Stephen E. Ambrose brings to life a daring mission so crucial that, had it been unsuccessful, the entire Normandy invasion might have failed. Ambrose traces each step of the preparations over many months to the minute-by-minute excitement of the hand-to-hand confrontations on the bridge. This is a story of heroism and cowardice, kindness and brutality - the stuff of all great adventures.
Stephen E. Ambrose
Stephen E. Ambrose (1936-2002) was an American historian and biographer known for his detailed and engaging writing style. He is best known for his works on American military history, particularly his biographies of prominent figures such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lewis and Clark. Ambrose's meticulous research and ability to bring history to life through storytelling made him a popular and influential figure in the field of historical nonfiction. His most famous work, "Band of Brothers," chronicling the experiences of Easy Company during World War II, was adapted into a successful miniseries. Ambrose's contributions to literature include his ability to make history accessible and engaging to a wide audience, and his impact on the genre of military history continues to be felt today.
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