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111th Construction Battalion
D-DAY Collection
BARNSTORMER presents the D-DAY collection. A tribute to the history of the men and machines who wrote the great History of the Second World War.
Design, knitting, embroidery, assembly, box... entirely made by us.
Polo 100% cotton PIMA piqué knit - sand, kaki border
Polo seabees
£80.00
111th Construction Battalion
D-DAY Collection
BARNSTORMER presents the D-DAY collection. A tribute to the history of the men and machines who wrote the great History of the Second World War.
Design, knitting, embroidery, assembly, box... entirely made by us.
Polo 100% cotton PIMA piqué knit - sand, kaki border
The US Navy's Constructions Battalions, or Seabees, played a crucial role in the Normandy landings. Their mission was to provide essential landing equipment and infrastructure support to the Allied forces landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Even before D-Day, the Seabees were active in planning and preparing the infrastructure needed to support Operation Overlord. They built artificial harbors, floating docks, temporary roads and makeshift airstrips to facilitate the landing of troops, vehicles and heavy equipment.
When the first waves of assault landed on the beaches of Normandy, the 111th Seabees Batallion was there to greet them. They quickly established strongpoints and outposts, providing vital logistical support for the landed troops. Despite enemy fire and difficult conditions on the beaches, the Seabees worked tirelessly to unload ships, repair damaged equipment and build temporary infrastructure to support the advance of Allied troops.
The Seabees also played a crucial role in the construction and management of the “Mulberries”, artificial harbors built to enable the landing of troops and supplies directly on the Normandy beaches. Their ingenuity and dedication contributed significantly to the success of the Normandy landings and the establishment of a solid bridgehead for Allied forces in Europe.
The story of the Seabees during the Normandy landings is a testament to their vital importance in military operations, providing essential construction support that facilitated the success of Operation Overlord and the liberation of Europe.
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