American Historical Ephemera & Photography

8vo. Numerous maps (6 double-page in color), numerous facsimiles and photographic illustrations. Original brown cloth, top edge gilt, others uncut; original slipcase.

FIRST EDITION, LIMITED EDITION, number 641 of 1426 copies, SIGNED BY EISENHOWER. Accompanying Eisenhower's account of the D-Day invasion and defeat of the Axis in World War II, this work includes the Facsimile D-Day Order where Eisenhower spurred action in the troops (in part): "The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi Tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world."