JOURNAL ARTICLE

D-DAY LANDING CRAFT.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 133. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WHITMARSH, ANDREW 3 of 3

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the various types of landing craft used during the Normandy Landings on D-Day in 1944. It highlights the importance of landing craft in the success of the operation and the debates among Allied leaders about how to acquire enough of them. The article describes specific types of landing craft, such as the LCVP and LCT, and their capabilities and armaments. It also mentions the nationalities of the crews operating the landing craft, including American, British, and Canadian. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/06, Issue 133, p16
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:176975827
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