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Naval History Magazine 2004 June U.S. Naval Institute D-Day Plus 60 Years
Naval History Magazine 2004 June U.S. Naval Institute D-Day Plus 60 Years
It is Published bi-monthly by the U.S. Naval Institute. Cover photo, Dwight C. Shepler's "Assault Wave Cox'n" (courtesy of the Naval Historical Center) , depicts a landing craft en route to the Normandy beaches. Our D-Day tribute begins on page 18.
D-DAY PLUS 60 YEARS: A COMMEMORATION 18 The Gallant Destroyers of D-Day
By Thomas B. Allen
Spunky destroyers come within 1,000 yards from the Normandy shoreline, providing direct gunfire support for troops on the beach.
24 Rescuing Force Mulberry
By J. Wandres
Before D-Day, the operation to build and tow artificial harbors in support of the invasion must tum to Edmond Moran to "bring order out of chaos."
30 Tell Us
By Ed Ruggero
A military historian examines the reticence of World War II veterans.
32 `To Tell Great Stories'
An Interview with Douglas Brinkley
The best-selling author discusses new books on D-Day and John Kerry.
36 The Thin Iron Line
By Michael Carroll Dooling
Steam, explosive shells, and ironclad batteries debut in the Crimean War.
42 The Truth about Alan Shepard
By Neal Thompson
A new biography of the first U.S. astronaut analyzes "the Icy Commander."
46 `To Alabama, Very Well Done'
By Master Chief Alvin J. Spinner, U.S. Navy (Retired)
A crewman on the battleship Alabama during the June 1944 "Marianas Turkey Shoot" presents evidence that the ship has not received her due.
51 Out in Front at Midway
Compiled by Dr. Fred H. Allison
A Marine fighter pilot draws first blood in the pivotal World War II battle.
54 Eight Days Over the Atlantic
William F. Althoff
A U.S. Navy blimp sets a record for self-sustained flight 50 years ago.
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