Rear Admiral Alan Kirk, commander Western Force on D-Day

Rear Admiral Alan Kirk, commander Western Force on D-Day

Rear-Admiral Alan G. Kirk commanded the Western Force during the D-Day landings, escorting and protecting the American troops on their way to the western beaches.
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]
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (6 May 2009), Rear Admiral Alan Kirk, commander Western Force on D-Day, http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_rear_admiral_kirk.html

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