Gators of Neptune : naval amphibious planning for the Normandy invasion / Christopher D. Yung.

Author/creator Yung, Christopher D.
Format Book
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxx, 292 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The commanders -- Neptune planning in doctrinal context -- Foundation of invasion: from roundup to the Overlord outline plan -- Cross-Atlantic games of ball -- Hard choices -- Neptune plans -- From duck to Fabius and the tragedy of Slapton Sands -- Execution -- Neptune: its lessons and legacies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 273-280) and index.
LCCN 2005037955
ISBN1591149975 (alk. paper)
ISBN9781591149972

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks D756.5.N6 Y69 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold