American troops prepare to embark before D-Day

American troops prepare to embark before D-Day
A column of American troops march through the streets of a British town on their way to embark on the boats that will carry them across the Channel to the D-Day 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 (12 May 2009), American troops prepare to embark before D-Day , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_us_troops_england_1944.html

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