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Invasion of Southern France - August 15 1944

Discussion in 'Naval War in the Mediterrean, Malta & Crete' started by ThePimster, Dec 24, 2010.

  1. ThePimster

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    During a recent interview with a former crew member of the LST 177 during the invasion of Southern France on August 15 1944, I was told about a British battleship that was conducting shore bombardments at the time.

    Who can tell me which British battleship(s) participated in this invasion?

    Thanks and Merry Christmas
     
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    Naval gunfire from Allied ships included the French battleship Lorraine, the British battleship HMS Ramillies, and the American battleships USS Texas, USS Nevada and USS Arkansas. A fleet of more than fifty cruisers and destroyers supported the landings. Seven Allied escort aircraft carriers, along with land-based fighter planes from Corsica, provided air cover.

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