The Longest Day
The Classic Epic of D-Day, June 6, 1944
by Cornelius Ryan
Published By: Simon & Schuster, 1959
Genre: Nonfiction | History & Culture, Military & War
Page Count: 352 ( Paperback)
Audiobook Length: 8 hours and 46 minutes
Audiobook Narrator: Clive Chafer
ISBN: 9780671890919
Publisher’s Description
The unparalleled, classic work of history that recreates the battle that changed World War II—the Allied invasion of Normandy.
The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s unsurpassed account of D-Day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. In this compelling tale of courage and heroism, glory and tragedy, Ryan painstakingly recreates the fateful hours that preceded and followed the massive invasion of Normandy to retell the story of an epic battle that would turn the tide against world fascism and free Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany.
This book, first published in 1959, is a must for anyone who loves history, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand how free nations prevailed at a time when darkness enshrouded the earth.
About the Author
Cornelius Ryan, born on June 5, 1920, in Dublin, Ireland, was an influential journalist and author renowned for his immersive narratives on World War II. His best-known work, “The Longest Day” (1959), vividly recounts the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day. Ryan’s distinctive storytelling, backed by extensive research and firsthand interviews, established him as a preeminent chronicler of historical events. His subsequent books, including “A Bridge Too Far” (1974), continued to captivate readers with their detailed accounts of pivotal wartime moments. Ryan’s legacy endures through his impactful contributions to popularizing history. He passed away on November 23, 1974, leaving a lasting imprint on the genre of military history.