The Dead and Those About to Die

"The Dead and Those About to Die" offers a detailed and compelling account of the First Infantry Division’s intense and pivotal D-Day assault on Omaha Beach. Renowned historian John C. McManus combines vivid storytelling with new and recently discovered sources, including veteran interviews, to depict the harrowing 19 hours of combat faced by this legendary unit. The narrative highlights the courage, challenges, and strategic efforts of both soldiers and leadership in one of history’s most iconic battles.