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US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June.

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fredvogels Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:09:24 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/100795-uss-arkansas-target-port-en-bessin-huppain.html
USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 2 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/246-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-2.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/246-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-2.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 3 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/247-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-3.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/247-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-3.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 4 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/248-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-4.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/248-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-4.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 5 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/249-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-5.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/249-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-5.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 6 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/250-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-6.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/250-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-6.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 7 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/251-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-7.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/251-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-7.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 10 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/252-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-10.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/252-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-10.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 9 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/253-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-9.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/253-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-9.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 11 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/254-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-11.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/254-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-11.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 12 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/255-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-12.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/255-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-12.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 13 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/256-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-13.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/256-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-13.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 14 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/257-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-14.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/257-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-14.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day15 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/258-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day15.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/258-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day15.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 16 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/259-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-16.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/259-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-16.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 17 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/260-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-17.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/260-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-17.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 18 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/261-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-18.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/261-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-18.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 19 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/262-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-19.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/262-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-19.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 22 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/263-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-22.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/263-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-22.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 8 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/264-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-8.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/264-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-8.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 21 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/265-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-21.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/265-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-21.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 23 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/266-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-23.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/266-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-23.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 24 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/267-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-24.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/267-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-24.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 25 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/268-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-25.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/268-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-25.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 20 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/269-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-20.html US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June, and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support. On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port, and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June. ]]> fredvogels Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:53:42 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/269-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-20.html USS Arkansas (BB-33) Day 1 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/navy-operations/western-task-force/western-task-force-assault-force-o/western-task-force-bombarding-force-c-omaha/battleship-arkansas-usa/100715-uss-arkansas-bb-33-day-1.html

US Navy Operation Neptune 1944-06-06 Coast of Normandy On 3 June, Arkansas sailed for the French coast to support the Invasion of Normandy. The ship entered the Baie de la Seine on 6 June and took up a position 4,000 yd (3,600 m) off "Omaha" beach. At 0552, Arkansas' guns opened fire. During the day, the venerable battleship underwent shore battery fire and air attacks; over ensuing days, she continued her fire support.

On 13 June, Arkansas shifted to a position off Grandcamp les Bains. VCS-7, a US Navy Spotter Squadron flying Supermarine Spitfire VBs and Seafire IIIs, was one of the units which provided targeting coordinates and fire control. On 25 June, Arkansas dueled with German shore batteries off Cherbourg, the enemy repeatedly straddling the battleship but never hitting her. Her big guns helped support the Allied attack on that key port and led to the capture of it the following day. Retiring to Weymouth, England, and arriving there at 2220, the battleship shifted to Bangor on 30 June.

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