British 2nd Army on D-Day

British 2nd Army on D-Day
Here we see the three beachheads established by the British 2nd Army on D-Day, with the British on Gold and Sword Beaches and the Canadians on Juno Beach.
The D-Day Companion, ed. Jane Penrose. A selection of thirteen separate essays on different aspects of the D-Day lands, from the initial planning to post-war memorials; this is an excellent piece of work that sets the D-Day landings firmly in context. An excellent starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about Operation Overlord, but its wide range of topics means it is likely to be of value to anyone with an interest in the subject. [see more]
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (14 May 2009), British 2nd Army on D-Day, http://www.historyofwar.org/Maps/maps_D-Day_2nd_army.html

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