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Code Name Mulberry: the Planning Building and Operation of the Normandy Harbours
Guy Hartcup
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Description for Code Name Mulberry: the Planning Building and Operation of the Normandy Harbours
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations map. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; HBJD; HBTM; HBWQ; TNFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 366.
The story of the Mulberry harbours must rank among the most remarkable to emerge from the Second World War. In terms of engineering achievement, it is surely one of the greatest of all time.Allied planners correctly anticipated that the Germans would deny, either by destruction or dogged defence, the vital Channel ports in the aftermath of D-Day. If the invading armies could not be kept resupplied, OVERLORD would fail. The only solution was to design, build, transport and install two massive artificial harbours.How this highly ambitious plan was implemented is told with clarity and authority in this superb book. The ... Read more
The story of the Mulberry harbours must rank among the most remarkable to emerge from the Second World War. In terms of engineering achievement, it is surely one of the greatest of all time.Allied planners correctly anticipated that the Germans would deny, either by destruction or dogged defence, the vital Channel ports in the aftermath of D-Day. If the invading armies could not be kept resupplied, OVERLORD would fail. The only solution was to design, build, transport and install two massive artificial harbours.How this highly ambitious plan was implemented is told with clarity and authority in this superb book. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
365g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848845589
SKU
V9781848845589
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Reviews for Code Name Mulberry: the Planning Building and Operation of the Normandy Harbours
Guy Hartcup writes a new book here based on the technical means developed by the British during World War II. Through this book, he develops a scientific manner of the creation, installation, and the influence of artificial harbors, on the victorious ally in Western Europe. Many sketches and drawings embellish the text. The author explains the impact of weather conditions ... Read more