No. 47 Royal Marine Commando The assault on Port-en-Bessin Day 1
The capture of Port-en-Bessin given the codename Operation Aubery was essential for the Allies which was to become the main port for fuel deliveries to Normandy until Cherbourg had been liberated.
The assault on Port-en-Bessin began at 16:00 hours 7 June supported by naval gunfire support was captured the next afternoon after fierce fighting.
Read the whole story
nbsp;
Listing Details
User
Fred Vogels
Please look at my personal website https://www.fredvogels.com
Map