Navy Combat Demolition Units prepared the way for D-day
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The US NavyEs role in the 6 June 1944, D-Day landings in Normandy, France by performing the pre-invasion shore bombardment, follow-on gunfire support, plus transporting and landing many of the Army troops who stormed ashore is discussed. The heroic deeds of Navy Combat Demolition Units that preceded the invasion force to disable obstacles planted along the French coastline are described.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2004
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Naval intelligence proved to be U.S. admirals' cold war advantage
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The naval intelligence provided the admirals with an advantage over their Soviet counterparts during the Cold War and intelligence officers influenced the conduct of fleet operations on the world's oceans and seas. The admirals' advantage proved to be America's advantage in gaining victory in the long struggle against the Soviet Union.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2006
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