"Aussies at D Day." Topic

"…Initial preparations for the naval component of Operation NEPTUNE began in May 1942 when planning staffs were established to look at the problem of conveying a large Allied expeditionary force across the English Channel to land in France. Detailed planning followed in October 1943 at which time Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, KCB, KBE, MVO, was appointed Allied Naval Commander-in-Chief, Expeditionary Force.

The task before the Allied navies was immense and the complexities of it were not lost on Ramsay or his staff, many of whom had gained experience in planning amphibious operations mounted in the Mediterranean during 1942-43.

The assault forces were organised into two main task forces, a Western Task Force comprising US forces assigned to land on beaches codenamed Omaha and Utah, and an Eastern Task Force, comprising predominantly British and Canadian forces that were to land on beaches codenamed Sword, Gold and Juno…"
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Amicalement
Armand

Thanks Armand!

Lots of Aussies in key positions in the Allied Naval and Air staffs, who made a major contribution, as well as the few who flew and sailed at the sharp end…

Actually fairly well covered over here, which was good to see. And of course many D-Day heroes didn't realise at the time that they would become Australians as '10 pound Pom' emigrants down the track!

A votre service mon cher ami!. (smile).

Amicalement
Armand

Very informative! Thanks for posting, Armand.

Happy you enjoyed it my good friend!. (smile).

Amicalement
Armand

But they're not real Aussies if they haven't even sat, never mind passed, the Ocker test, Sparker.

Anyway, if you know the canonical lore of your new homeland – and I'm sure you do – you must surely be aware that there were no more D-Day heroes in 1973.