Fifth printing. Signed by the author. Previous owner's inscription on same page. Jacket shows heavy chipping and as well as some tears along spine. Paper boards quarter bound in cloth. Upper corners show abrasions. Light foxing to edges. Hinges weak; quite small tear to rear hinge. The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan remains an unparalleled chronicle of D-Day, widely regarded as a landmark in military history. With vivid detail and deep insight, Ryan reconstructs the critical hours before and after the Normandy invasion, capturing the bravery, sacrifice, and chaos of one of World War II’s most pivotal moments. This powerful narrative not only honors the heroism of those involved but also recounts the turning point that helped liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny.