SZ/FS/2/4/9 - Comparison of British and American Areas in Normandy in terms of Fire Support and its Effects, 14/8/45

Reference code

SZ/FS/2/4/9

Level of description

Item

Title

Comparison of British and American Areas in Normandy in terms of Fire Support and its Effects, 14/8/45

Date/s

1945

Quantity & Format

9 leaves

Subject

Operation Overlord
Coast defences

Creator

Great Britain. Army. Army Operational Research Group.

Scope and content

AORG Report No. 292

Investigates possible reasons behind the heavy casualties suffered in American sectors and the light casualties suffered in British sectors during Operation Overlord. The report considers the relative strength of beach defences and the quality of the defending troops in each zone.

Covering nota attached.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/FS - Joint Technical Warfare Committee [Fire Support Sub-Committees]
  - SZ/FS/2 - Fire Support of Seaborne Landings Sub-Committee
    - SZ/FS/2/4 - [Other reports and documents]
      - SZ/FS/2/4/9 - Comparison of British and American Areas in Normandy in terms of Fire Support and its Effects, 14/8/45

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