Martin, Roy V.
Merchantmen at Normandy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780955744150
- author:
- Martin, Roy V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Brook House Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 222
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The 36 Infantry Landing Ships played a crucial role in the largest military invasion force ever assembled on D-Day. On June 6, 1944, these British Merchant Navy vessels delivered over 40,000 soldiers to five beaches along the Normandy coast. These ships formed the backbone of Operation Neptune, ferrying troops and supplies throughout the operation and beyond. The merchant navy's contribution was not just limited to the initial landing, but also in the subsequent convoys that brought fuel, ammunition, and more men to the embattled forces. This book tells the story of this vital, yet often overlooked, aspect of the landings, exploring how planning involved other civilian organisations and how the various types of ships evolved during the war.
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