A Hypothetical Landing on an enemy coast
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A Hypothetical Landing on an enemy coast
An illustration by Bryan de Grineau, published in The Illustrated London News less than a month before the D-Day Normandy landings. It is presented as a hypothetical representation of an invading army landing on a strongly fortified flat coastland, with lines showing the first and second objectives on D-Day - the first to establish a beachhead and take the sea wall by 10.00 hours, the second to move further inland and take the nearest settlement of size. Date: May 1944
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1944 Bryan Enemy Flat Fortified Grineau Invading Landing News Normandy Representation Beachhead Coastland Hypothetical Objectives
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This evocative illustration by Bryan de Grineau, published in The Illustrated London News in May 1944, offers a hypothetical representation of an Allied invasion force landing on an enemy coast. The scene depicts a flat, fortified coastline, with the first and second objectives of D-Day clearly marked. The first objective, indicated by the solid line, focuses on establishing a beachhead and taking the sea wall by 10.00 hours. The second objective, represented by the dotted line, aims to move further inland and capture the nearest settlement of significant size. The meticulously detailed illustration conveys the immense challenge faced by the invading army as they confront a heavily fortified enemy position. Soldiers can be seen wading through the water, under heavy fire from the shore, while others advance inland, taking cover behind makeshift barriers. The illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination required to carry out such a daring operation. Published less than a month before the actual D-Day landings in Normandy, this illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the strategic planning and preparation for what would become one of the most pivotal moments in World War II history. The illustration's accuracy and attention to detail make it an invaluable historical record, providing insight into the complex logistical and tactical considerations involved in planning an amphibious invasion.
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