Operation Overlord Corps transportation Digital Only Collection
Scope and Contents
116 digitized images of the original report outlining the transportation plan for the invasion.
Dates
- 1944 - 1945
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Biographical / Historical
The invasion of Normandy (Operation Overlord) took place on June 6, 1944. It was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and would not have been possible without a monumental coordination of logistical resources. This document lays the ground work for that effort.
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet (116 Jpeg images on one DVD and on the Museum Server)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Transportation Corps were key in the success of Operation Overlord.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
- Title
- The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Operation Overlord Corps transportation Digital Only Collection
- Author
- Alan Renga
- Date
- 1/21/2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository
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San Diego 92101 USA US
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