
A decryption machine (U.S. Air Force photo)
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D-Day produced thousands of code names, acronyms, abbreviations and many other strange and unusual terms and names!
We have compiled a list of some of the most common terms related to D-Day. If you think something is missing, please let us know.
Landing Craft Assault.
Landing Craft Infantry (Large).
Landing Craft Mechanised.
Landing Craft Tank.
Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel.
Landing Ship Infantry.
Landing Ship Tank.
The German Air Force during the Second World War.