This reference is an excellent source of information on the invasion of Normandy, from the planning and preparation to the launch and what happened after. The photos, maps and text boxes add interest to the text.  In addition to the basic information, there are interesting details, such as what the D in D-Day stands for, Enigma and the Code-Breakers, and Douglas Fairbanks and the Beach Jumpers. Like all the editions in this series, D-Day: The Normandy Invasion includes a timeline, glossary, essential facts and additional resources.