The story of D-Day - the Normandy beach landings which saw the start of the Allies' major offensive against German forces - specially written for readers of 9 and up. Includes photographs, maps and full-colour illustrations, as well as internet links to recommended websites for further information through Usborne Quicklinks. Published in association with the Imperial War Museums, to tie in with the 70th anniversary of D-Day in 2014.The Usborne Reading Programme is a collection of over 250 reading books, developed with reading experts and graded in seven levels. Internet links take readers to recommended websites where they can find out more about D-Day.