Destroyers At Normandy: Naval Gunfire Support At Omaha Beach [Illustrated Edition]
Nonfiction, History, Germany, European General, Military, United States![Cover of the book Destroyers At Normandy: Naval Gunfire Support At Omaha Beach [Illustrated Edition] by William B. Kirkland, Lucknow Books](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2015/november/500x500/9781786257659-8PkD_500x.jpg)
| Author: | William B. Kirkland | ISBN: | 9781786257659 |
| Publisher: | Lucknow Books | Publication: | November 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Lucknow Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | William B. Kirkland |
| ISBN: | 9781786257659 |
| Publisher: | Lucknow Books |
| Publication: | November 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Lucknow Books |
| Language: | English |
Includes numerous maps and illustrations.
This monograph provides first-hand accounts of Destroyer Squadron 18 during this critical battle upon which so much of the success of our campaign in Europe would depend. Their experience at Omaha Beach can be looked upon as typical of most U.S. warships engaged at Normandy. On the other hand, from the author’s research it appears evident that this destroyer squadron, with their British counterparts, may have had a more pivotal influence on the breakout from the beachhead and the success of the subsequent campaign than was heretofore realized. Its contributions certainly provide a basis for discussion among veterans and research by historians, as well as a solid, professional account of naval action in support of the Normandy landings.
Includes numerous maps and illustrations.
This monograph provides first-hand accounts of Destroyer Squadron 18 during this critical battle upon which so much of the success of our campaign in Europe would depend. Their experience at Omaha Beach can be looked upon as typical of most U.S. warships engaged at Normandy. On the other hand, from the author’s research it appears evident that this destroyer squadron, with their British counterparts, may have had a more pivotal influence on the breakout from the beachhead and the success of the subsequent campaign than was heretofore realized. Its contributions certainly provide a basis for discussion among veterans and research by historians, as well as a solid, professional account of naval action in support of the Normandy landings.
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