Le départ du pipeline situé au niveau du môle ouest de Port-en-Bessin (un tuyau essence, un tuyau gazoil), permettant le ravitaillement des troupes dans le cadre de l'opération PLUTO ("minor system"). Photo : US National Archives

Supply during the Battle of Normandy

Supply during the Battle of Normandy

Supply during the Battle of Normandy 1 One of the great forces of operation Overlord and the Battle of Normandy is the supply of units engaged in the battle.

Vital as of D-Day and throughout the fighting, supply is a constant concern of the Allies who are overflowing with imagination to meet the needs of the troops. This page allows you to discover the major achievements of Allied refueling during the Battle of Normandy.

Le départ du pipeline situé au niveau du môle ouest de Port-en-Bessin (un tuyau essence, un tuyau gazoil), permettant le ravitaillement des troupes dans le cadre de l'opération PLUTO ("minor system"). Photo : US National Archives

Supply during the Battle of Normandy 1 Operation PLUTO

 Vue d’un ponton du Mulberry A devant Vierville-sur-Mer. Photo : US National Archives

Supply during the Battle of Normandy 1 Artificial harbors in Normandy

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Supply during the Battle of Normandy 1 Red Ball Express in Normandy

 

 

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