World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the Normandy invasion and campaign of 1944. Works on the military planning and diplomatic negotiations for the Normandy invasion are entered under Operation Overlord. Works on the military strategy to deceive the German High Command over the Normandy invasion are entered under Operation Fortitude.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Elmer M. Campbell, interviewed by Emily Fitts
Series
Abstract
1098 Elmer Campbell interviewed by Emily Fitts, November 6 – November 26, 1976, South Portland, Maine. Campell discusses the 1930s and 40s; his father and the construction of his childhood home; his collection of first flight airmail envelopes and stamps; early radio and listening to fights; his Army Air Force career; training men for the D-Day invasion; operation of gliders; shortage of clothes for the soldiers; Portland during the Great Depression; history of the Campbell family in Maine;...
Dates:
1974-1980
