this book has given fairly good account from allied perception, but is very unbalanced as its analysis from the german point of view is very biased, as a good history book views should be taken from both sides in the battle, e.g. it has ignored many important points that contribute to allied success, such as the crippled german command hierarchy, intervention from hitler, the seriously delayed preparation of german defence; i would recommend the author to do more research to give a 2nd edition of this book, especially the report and plan from field marshall rommel, i personally think that rommel had splendid view and plan for the defence of coast, especially his ideas on panzer deployment and defence fortifications, which readers will find it totally rewarding and worth, fortunate for the allies, rommel did not have real authority and did not take over the command until too late before the invasion take place