D-Day: The World War II Invasion That Changed History, written by Deborah Hopkinson, reviewed by Stephanie Wilson

Summary: D-Day code named Operation Overload was one of the most daring invasions ever launched. The operation took years to plan and involved the precise coordination of soldiers by land, air and sea. Nothing was left to chance. The one thing planners of the invasion could not control was the weather. Once the invasion began, there would be no way to scrap it. Everything hinged on picking the day with optimal weather and the right tides. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: Hopkinson uses tons of historical photographs, first person eyewitness accounts and extensive source documents to paint a detailed picture of D-Day. Her dedication to research is unparalleled. As she has in her previous books about World War II, she gives readers multiple perspectives on the invasion. The battle stories by the soldiers on the ground are particularly powerful. Events are presented in chronological order. The book contains numerous websites and an extensive bibliography for readers who are interested in learning more about D-Day. Hopkinson gives the African American soldiers the respect they were denied both during and after the war. The contributions and bravery of the African American soldiers are presented throughout the book. Years of discrimination have kept African American soldiers from receiving the medals, recognition and respect they deserved.