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Here we see a group of senior officers passing the line of 'Gooseberry' blockships that made up part of the Mulberry harbour at Arromanches.
From left to right we see Rear-Admiral Sir Philip Vian, Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, General Bull, U.S.H.Q., Air Commodore Douglas Pennant (centre, facing camera) and Rear-Admiral J. W. Rivett-Carnac (far right)
The D-Day Companion, ed. Jane Penrose. A selection of thirteen separate essays on different aspects of the D-Day lands, from the initial planning to post-war memorials; this is an excellent piece of work that sets the D-Day landings firmly in context. An excellent starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about Operation Overlord, but its wide range of topics means it is likely to be of value to anyone with an interest in the subject. [see more]
