armor on Omaha beach article... (1 Viewer)

[binder001]

Ladies and Gents,

The newest edition of "WWII" magazine has a nice article by noted armor author Steve Zaloga about the myths and realities of US tanks on Omaha Beach on 6/6/1944. Some very good information there. A big plus is that "WWII" is available at most magazine counters in the USA.

Gary

 

[Currahee Chris]

Sounds like a good read Gary- can't beat WW2 magazine- it's chock full of great info

On a side note, Steve Zaloga (man alive- my boss's name is the same, just drop the Z and add a B)- anyway, he is going to be at Historicon in Lancaster this year. Should be a good lecture.

 

[Col. Hesler]

I read it, and I can't believe that it was only 58 tanks that saved the whole operation.

 

[binder001]

Those 58 tanks and some gutsy destroyer captains that risked their ships and their careers by closing almost to to the point of grounding (not good for a DD skipper's advancement!).

A well-written article IMHO.

Gary B.

 

[Saber]

Great article. I can't believe the coordination between the Army/Navy was so poor, what was it some 5000m from shore or something like that the one Army guy called for the launch of the DD tanks. Good Lord! That must have seemed like an ocean away from shore to those poor guys. Good to know our Navy buds covered our rear and picked up quite a few survivors at least.