The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1959
Book Brief
352
Book • Nonfiction
Normandy, France • 1940s
1959
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan is a non-fiction account of the D-Day invasion at Normandy, derived from interviews with over three hundred soldiers and officers, as well as military reports, diaries, and newspaper records. The book chronicles the preparation and execution of the invasion from British, American, French Resistance, and German perspectives, detailing key events and personal anecdotes.
Informative
Suspenseful
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Cornelius Ryan's The Longest Day is broadly praised for its meticulous research and vivid narrative of D-Day. Many reviewers commend the emotional depth and comprehensive detail, though some note a lack of diverse perspectives. Overall, the book is celebrated as an engaging and authoritative account of a pivotal WWII event.
Who Should Read The Longest Day?
A reader who enjoys The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan is likely fascinated by World War II history, particularly D-Day. They appreciate meticulously researched narratives like Stephen E. Ambrose's Band of Brothers and Antony Beevor's D-Day. These readers value detailed, personal accounts and strategic military insights.
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352
Book • Nonfiction
Normandy, France • 1940s
1959
Adult
18+ years
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