This book examines how the Second World War was fought in Northwest Europe, discussing the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, and the Allies' offensives against the German defenses.

Includes chronology. Includes glossary.

Background to war : the road to D-Day - Warring sides : a military audit - Outbreak : the Allies invade France - The fighting : from D-Day to victory - Portrait of a soldier : Donald Burgett - World around war : rationing and retaliation - Portrait of a civilian : Brenda McBryde - How the war ended : the road to VE Day - Conclusion and consequences : "The most devastating and costly war".