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Collection: vehicles, artillery and ships
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Transport of all types played an essential part in the Normandy campaign.
- Ships and landing craft carried troops and supplies across the English Channel or played other supporting roles
- Tracked and wheeled vehicles formed a major part of both sides fighting strength
- Artillery was used in support of troops or to attack the enemy at long range
- Transport planes and gliders took airborne troops to Normandy and aircraft from fighters to bombers supported troops on the ground