Unloading on the D-Day beaches (right)
This scene shows one of the D-Day beaches, probably a day or two after the battle - on D-Day itself the larger ships didn't come so close to shore.
Left details - Full Picture - Right details
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. [
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How to cite this article:
Rickard, J (7 May 2009), Unloading on the D-Day beaches (right), http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_unloading_D-DayR.html