A comprehensive history of the WW II U.S. Army Engineer Special Brigades and their component units. From formation and training in England to D-Day itself as told by surviving veterans. Some elements landed on Omaha and Utah beaches in the first waves, then spent six months bringing supplies, men and vehicles over the open beaches. A story never before told, using archive material, personal documents, photographs and statistical data.
First edition: Published 1994
ISBN 0 9518934 2 4
Specification: Softback 330mm x 215mm - 285 pages - 29 photographs plus maps, charts, sketches and diagrams.
Chapters include:Activation & trainingBrigade formationMission & planningFirst wavesFirst hours ashoreBeach operations
Prices:15 Pounds Sterling plus post and packing
30 U.S. Dollars plus post and packing
