Author
Cornelius Ryan
2 award wins, 0 nominations across 2 books.
Cornelius Ryan (5 June 1920 – 23 November 1974) was an Irish-American journalist and author known mainly for writing popular military history. He was especially known for his histories of World War II events: *The Longest Day: 6 June 1944 D-Day* (1959), *The Last Battle* (1966), and *A Bridge Too Far* (1974).
A Bridge Too Far
579 pages
Reviews the individuals, tactics, and events involved in Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery's plan to end World War II.
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The Longest Day
331 pages
A clear, well-researched, and very readable account of Operation Overlord as told by survivors. Skip the Ambrose book and read this instead.
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