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The contribution of Royal Navy aircraft carriers and the Fleet Air Arm to Operation 'Overlord', 1944.
- Source :
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War in History . Apr2019, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p265-286. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This article examines the utility of naval aviation, specifically the contribution of the British naval air arm to Operation Overlord. It argues that while there were practical reasons for carriers not being present directly off the Normandy beaches, British naval aviation supported the invasion both directly (from ashore, and from carriers operating at a distance) and indirectly, over a long period. It was also performing a range of other roles in several theatres. Navies and naval aviation contribute to campaigns in a way that is different to land-based forces; understanding this requires a bigger map and a longer timeline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AIRCRAFT carriers
*NORMANDY Invasion, 1944
*WORLD War II
*NAVIES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09683445
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- War in History
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 135722197
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0968344517702417