Invasion: The Story of D-Day by Bruce Bliven
Reviewed by KeriRatings
Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content
LANGUAGE
VIOLENCE
SEXUAL CONTENT
ADULT THEMES
Ratings Explanation
Violence: Stories where soldiers are wounded and killed are mentioned often as factual consequence to war, not in gory detail. Instances of field mines, sniper fire, drownings and other related causes of death are mentioned. Among the stronger stories are when a leader is shot through the cheek while giving his troops a motivational speech. He continues his speech spraying blood as he speaks. Many soldiers are overcome with fear and drown in the ocean or lay out in the open where sniper fire seriously wounds or kills them. One leader is shot in the stomach while attempting to direct a tank into position.
Adult Themes: Many instances are related where fear overtakes young soldiers leaving them mentally and emotionally paralyzed and vulnerable to enemy fire. These weak moments allowed opportunities for heroes to rise and take the spotlight as they lead their comrades on to battle. Several instances where leaders had to make difficult decisions that could put several soldiers lives at risk.
Synopsis
This book takes a look at one of the greatest invasions in our country’s history, D-day. The author includes insight into the risky plans of the allied forces and takes a look at some of the different missions carried out by thousands of courageous soldiers. The author also discusses some of the successes and setbacks the troops experienced along with stories of individual heroes that helped to turn the war around.
Author Bruce Bliven did a fantastic job in describing one of our country’s important, historical moments. His writing was very reader friendly even for the ‘non-war buff’ like myself. I enjoyed his simple style. It helped me to understand the bigger picture behind the D-day Invasion. Also included are pictures of soldiers in action, as well as a translated letter from a German soldier describing his point of view of one of the paratrooper invasions. There are other books in this Sterling Point Book series that take a look at other historical events in our nation’s history.