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When the Army makes an assault landing in enemy occupied country
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When the Army makes an assault landing in enemy occupied country
When the Army makes an assault landing in enemy occupied country, it is a well known fact that the Royal Navy convoy the men in assault landing craft. It is not so well known that practically the first troops ashore are the Naval Beach Party. These parties make a reconnaissance of the best routes for road layers and to set up and maintain wireless contacts. They also make a reconnaissance of the foreshore, stripping off their clothes, linking hands, and wading to find obstructions such as submerged wire etc. Having decided the best places for the road makers to lay their roads for heavy and light traffic and also for troops coming off barges on foot, the party then erects signs facing seaward. Thus as the various craft come in with tanks, have guns etc, the crews know exactly at which point to beach their craft. The personnel of these N.B.P have a most extensive and strenuous training along commando lines and are made up of men from all parts of the United Kingdom and Empire. These pictures were taken during training in the Mediterranean area. Picture shows vigorous action of Naval Commandos during their training course. 11th July 1943
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When the Army makes an assault landing in enemy occupied country, the Royal Navy plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the operation. While many are aware of their support in convoying troops on assault landing craft, few know about the unsung heroes who are among the first to set foot ashore – the Naval Beach Party. These brave men undertake a vital reconnaissance mission, scouting out routes for road layers and establishing wireless communication. To identify potential obstacles like submerged wire, they fearlessly strip off their clothes and link hands as they wade through treacherous waters along the foreshore. Once they determine optimal locations for road construction and disembarkation points for troops arriving on foot from barges, these resourceful individuals erect signs facing seaward. This ensures that incoming craft carrying tanks and heavy artillery know precisely where to beach themselves. The personnel of these Naval Beach Parties undergo rigorous training akin to commandos. Comprised of men hailing from all corners of the United Kingdom and Empire, their extensive preparation equips them with skills necessary for such high-stakes operations. This print captures a snapshot from one such training course conducted in the Mediterranean area on July 11th, 1943. It showcases naval commandos engaged in vigorous action during their arduous training regimen.
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