Operation Neptune

Schofield, B.B.: 1974 Ian Allan UK, hardcover with dustjacket 168 pages, with photos and maps. The attack on Normandy. This book provides an authoritative, first-hand account of the monumental planning and intricate logistics required to execute the naval component of the Normandy landings in June 1944. Written by a Royal Navy Vice Admiral who witnessed these events from Allied Headquarters, it details wide-ranging tasks such as beach reconnaissance, minesweeping, and the deployment of artificial harbors that made the amphibious invasion a success. ISBN 0711005036/9781844156627 In very good condition.