Planning D-Day BARV on ramp

Collection: Planning D-Day

Planning D-Day BARV on ramp

The D-Day Landings were a huge operation that was years in the planning.

  • Intelligence was gathered on European coasts and German defences
  • Allied headquarters were set up to create detailed plans for the sea, land and air parts of the operation.
  • New equipment was created to perform specialised roles including the Mulberry Harbours (artificial harbours) and PLUTO (Pipe Line Under the Ocean).
  • Training was provided for the men and women of the Allied armies, navies and air forces
  • Troops were assembled in the UK in the weeks leading up to D-Day

See the material that relates to these topics:

Mulberry Harbours (artificial harbours)
PLUTO (Pipe Line Under The Ocean)
Intelligence and reconnaissance
Headquarters and planning
Armed forces training
Assembling troops for D-Day
All aspects of planning D-Day
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