The U.S. Coast Guard at Normandy

The U.S. Coast Guard at Normandy

The Coast Guard's participation in amphibious activity during the Normandy Invasion in WWII was perhaps the most important war-related job the service
performed. Incredibly, the Coast guard fully manned more than 350 naval ships, including 76 LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) 21 cargo and attack cargo ships,
75 frigates, and 31 transports.

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The U.S. Coast Guard at Normandy
  • The U.S. Coast Guard at Normandy (June 6, 1944)

    The Coast Guard's participation in amphibious activity during World War II was perhaps the most important war-related job the service
    performed. Incredibly, the Coast guard fully manned more than 350 naval ships, including 76 LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) 21 cargo and attack cargo ships,
    75 frigates,...