“An enlightening study of Anglo-American relations during the 1944 Normandy campaign.”—Edward G. Lengel, Wall Street Journal

“An important and engaging book. It deserves to be widely read.”—Gary Sheffield, Times Literary Supplement

“Marc Milner gives a compelling vision of the manifold differences that bedevilled—but did not break—the astonishing alliance of British Commonwealth nations and the United States during the Second World War. A brave and bold book, of deep understanding and wide-ranging insight.”—Ashley Jackson, author of Churchill

“Modern history at its very best. . . . Milner’s tour de force will prompt fresh debates on everything from the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the role of reporters in creating the first draft of history—as one would expect from a great book on a vital subject by a master of the art.”—Andrew Lambert, author of Seapower States

“With the publication of this fascinating, deeply researched, insightful book, Marc Milner firmly places himself at the very top rank of Normandy historians. And he may well have permanently revised our view of this uniquely iconic battle.”—John C. McManus, author of The Dead and Those About to Die

“A provocative examination of the historical roots of Operation Overlord that puts into perspective the Anglo-American struggle over global hegemony, the impact of domestic politics, and the critical role of Canadian forces—a fascinating departure from the triumphalist narratives surrounding the Greatest Generation.”—Peter R. Mansoor, author of The GI Offensive in Europe

“A blockbuster in its originality and wide-ranging scope. This is a must-read among the profusion of books on the Anglo-American alliance of the Second World War and the climactic Normandy campaign of 1944.”—Roger Sarty, author of Canada and the Battle of the Atlantic