Invasion of Europe (Normandy), 06/1944

About this film

Naval Photographic Center film #4448. National Archives description "1) LS Four LCIs underway; very dim coastline in background; sea gulls flying overhead. 2) MLS British cruiser of the County Class. 3) MLS Steel barge loaded down with heavy gear; land in background. 4) LS LCT and LCM near Normandy beachhead. 5) HA LS LST on beach unloading heavy equipment. 6) LS Same as before. 7) MS Rough sea breaking over wreckage along beach. 8) LS Cargo ships anchored off Normandy (sea is very rough). 9) LS Wrecked LCI; fleet in background. 10) HA MS Large group of amphibious craft tied up alongside mother ship. 11) LS LCI underway; with whole bow completely out of water (very rough). 12) LS Coast Guard patrol boat in rough water. 13) LS Task Force laying off the coast of Normandy; barrage balloons flying overhead. 14) MLS LST and patrol boat; LCVP underway in foreground. 15) MS French boat near Normandy Beach. 16) MS Steel pier built out in water. 17) MS Liberty ship with two LCTs tied up alongside; sunken ships in background. 18) LS City on beach; barrage balloon flying around and over it. 19) LS LST with its bow up on beach; barrage balloons flying overhead. 20) HA MCU Signalman taking sign…

Directors & creators

United States. Navy

Subjects

WWII, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Coast Guard, World War II, WWII In Color, United States. -- Coast Guard -- History -- World War, 1939-1945

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