Code Name "Mulberry": The Planning Building and Operation of the Normandy Harbours

Guy Hartcup

ISBN 10: 1844154343 / ISBN 13: 9781844154340

Published by Pen & Sword Military, Barnsley, 2006

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Very light rubbing to top edge of d/w.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Code Name "Mulberry": The Planning Building and Operation of the Normandy Harbours
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military, Barnsley
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844154343
• ISBN 13: 9781844154340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Re-issue.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

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Synopsis

Allied leaders and military planners realized early in preparations for the invasion of NW Europe that the massive forces required to defeat Hitler's armies needed constant resupply of men, equipment, ammunition, fuel and other materials. These would have to come in by sea but it was known that the Germans would not only defend the few major ports but destroy them before withdrawing. The drastic answer was to build two artificial harbours. This extraordinary venture involved the most ingenious engineering and staggering amounts of construction. All this was achieved in a short space of time. Under conditions of great secrecy, codenamed MULBERRY, most of the components were assembled in south-east England, the remainder being built at sites in Scotland and Wales. The book describes not just the methods used but the men who made this miracle possible. How these massive structures fared and the contribution they made is told in this fascinating book.

Review

Guy Hartcup writes a new book here based on the technical means developed by the British during World War II. Through this book, he develops a scientific manner of the creation, installation, and the influence of artificial harbors, on the victorious ally in Western Europe. Many sketches and drawings embellish the text. The author explains the impact of weather conditions (tides, storms, bad weather...) on these two ports as one of the two ports as one of the two, american sector, did not resist the severe storm that hit the coast to mid-June 1944. - 39/45 Magazine