D-Day before dawn. A minute-by-minute account of the events of June 6, 1944, when a small group of British paratroopers attacked the German forces and opened the way for the Allied invasion of Europe. Pegasus Bridge was the first confrontation of D-Day, which was a turning point in World War II.

This compelling narrative by acclaimed author Stephen E. Ambrose brings to life a daring mission so crucial that if it had failed, the entire invasion of Normandy could have been jeopardized. Ambrose tracks every step of the preparation for many months, up to the thrilling moments of hand-to-hand combat on the bridge.

This is a story of heroism and cowardice, kindness and barbarity - the material of all great adventures.