WINDS, WAVES, & WARRIORS: Battling the Surf at Normandy, Tarawa, Inchon

Tells of the U.S. military's struggles with a foe that was sometimes just as formidable and unpredictable as the opposing army. When unheeded, unfavorable weather and ocean conditions could lead to tragic and avoidable deaths. Mitchell examines the oceanographic conditions at three historic amphibious assaults: Normandy, Tarawa, and Inchon. Maps & photos.