D Day: June 6, 1944

Stephen E. Ambrose

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D Day: June 6, 1944

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephen E. Ambrose

Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Experience the intense and heroic moments of June 6, 1944, when Allied forces launched a daring invasion to change the fate of World War II. Through vivid stories of soldiers, commanders, and civilians, witness bravery and quick thinking amid chaos on the beaches of Normandy. This gripping account brings to life the courage and determination that shaped history in just one unforgettable day.

Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictCourageMilitaryEuropean History

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger War & Conflict Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

656 pages
223,210 words
24h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
068480137X
Pages
656
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
June 1, 1995
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
223,210
Read-Aloud
~24h 48m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

European History: Second World WarWorld History: Second World WarSecond World War, 1939-1945NormandyHistory, MilitaryHistory - MilitaryWarHistory: WorldEuropeMilitaryWorld War IICampaignsFranceWorld War, 1939-1945