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Cornelius Ryan
AuthorBooks · Second hand1920-1974
Cornelius Ryan was an Irish journalist and author known mainly for writing popular military history. He was especially known for his histories of World War II events: The Longest Day: 6 June 1944 D-Day (1959), The Last Battle (1966), and A Bridge Too Far (1974).
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About Cornelius Ryan
Birth
1920
Death
1974
Cornelius Ryan was an Irish journalist and author known mainly for writing popular military history. He was especially known for his histories of World War II events: The Longest Day: 6 June 1944 D-Day (1959), The Last Battle (1966), and A Bridge Too Far (1974).
Cornelius Ryan was born in Dublin and built a distinguished career as a journalist and author in the United States.
His most iconic work, The Longest Day, remains a fundamental reference in World War II literature.
Throughout his career, he published a total of 14 works focusing on decisive moments in military history.
His narrative style combined the rigor of a historian with the agility of a journalist to chronicle battles like Berlin or Arnhem.
In addition to his writing, Ryan shared his expertise as a university professor and screenwriter.
