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Cornelius Ryan, (5 June 1920 – 23 November 1974) was an Irish-American journalist and author mainly known for his writings on popular military history, especially his World War II books: ''The Longest Day: June 6, 1944 D-Day'' (1959), ''The Last Battle'' (1966), and ''A Bridge Too Far'' (1974). Born in Dublin and educated at Christian Brothers' School Synge Street, South Circular Road, and studied the violin at the Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. Ryan moved to London in 1940, and became a... full article at wikipedia
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