Schofield, B. B.
Operation Neptune: Naval Operations for the Normandy Landings 1944
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399078511
- author:
- Schofield, B. B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen and Sword Maritime
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Operation Neptune: A Naval Operation of Historic Proportions In June 1944, Vice Admiral B. B. Schofield played a pivotal role in the D-Day landings as Captain of HMS Dryad, the Royal Naval shore establishment that housed General Dwight Eisenhower's Supreme Allied Headquarters. This book recounts the events of that historic period, offering firsthand insights into Operation Neptune, the codeword for the naval side of the OVERLORD plan. Operation Neptune was a monumental undertaking, with tasks ranging from beach reconnaissance and minesweeping to shore bombardment and the organisation of loading, assembly, and disembarkation. The operation also involved positioning two Mulberry artificial harbours and Pluto, the laying of the cross-channel fuel pipeline under the sea. This book provides a detailed account of these events, shedding light on one of the greatest naval exploits in history. Through Vice Admiral Schofield's unique perspective, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex operations that took place during the D-Day landings. With its focus on the naval aspects of the operation, this book offers a fresh and insightful look at a pivotal moment in World War II history.
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