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The 6 June 2024 will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The National Museum of the Royal Navy holds an original copy of the Naval Operation Orders for Operation Neptune in its galleries at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. These orders were critical to the success of D-Day on June 6 1944. Operation ‘Neptune’ was the naval assault phase of ‘Overlord’, and involved safely landing 156,000 troops on 50 miles of defended coastline. The majority came by sea, delivered and supported by huge naval forces, including 6,939 vessels: 1,213 naval combat ships, 4,126 landing ships and landing craft, 736 ancillary craft and 864 merchant vessels. Hundreds of copies of these operation orders were issued to various units involved in the invasion. Interestingly, not all copies were identical. Each set of orders was tailored to specific operational zones, containing only the information pertinent to that particular sector. This strategic measure was implemented to enhance security. If a set of orders fell into enemy hands, it would not reveal the entire plan, thus protecting the overall mission integrity. These items offer a tangible connection to the meticulous planning and coordination required for such a large-scale operation. #DDay80 #DDay #OperationNeptune #DDay #WWII #WorldWar2 #History #MilitaryHistory #NormandyLandings #HistoricEvents #WWIIMemorial #DdayAnniversary

The demand for Oak has been around for thousands of years, particularly popular amongst hard woods for its exceptional durability and elegant look. Demand was particularly prevalent during the 1700's that saw the rapid expansion of the Royal Navy which around its peak amassed some 300 ships, the most famous HMS Victory which can be seen today at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is estimated to have used some 6,000 tree's in its construction (90% being Oak). During the race to dominate the Oceans of the world the Royal Navy sought control of new Oak territories as demand sky rocketed, leading conquests in Scandinavia, the Baltics, Germany, Russia and even New England what are now Maritime provinces. Present day the worlds Oak is sustainable however this wasn't as much of a factor in history, many wars were Faught over control of this special tree. (Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's Flag Ship HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar Oct. 21st, 1805) The worlds oldest Naval vessel still in commission.

Canada used to be a small county but with -40m people we can no longer afford to have a small town attitude to national security Last week the UK Royal Navy introduced its sixth Astute-class attack submarine named HMS Agamemnon. This state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine is set to be launched later this year. This is vessel 6 of 7 being introduced into service to protect UK national security. There is very little that surface vessels or land assets can do to detect or neutralise such a fleet. Canada should follow Australia into an upgraded AUKUS agrement to reinforce like minded democratic institutions. Canada has the talent and resources to buildout a world class submarine fleet worthy of this great country. The Astute submarines are built in the North-west of England in a not so small town called Barrow-in-Furness and the resources, skills and experience are well within the capabilities of any of our sea facing provinces. As the Astute program winds down in the UK perhaps a commercial alliance to build Astutes in Canada is necessary?

TODAY WE REMEMBER: The Normandy landings, codenamed Operation Neptune, were the landing operations of the Allied invasion of Normandy, in Operation Overlord, during World War II. The landings commenced on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 (D-Day), beginning at 6:30 am British Double Summer Time (GMT+2). In planning, as for most Allied operations, the term D-Day was used for the day of the actual landing, which was dependent on final approval. The operation, planned by a team under Lieutenant-General Frederick Morgan, was the largest amphibious invasion in world history and was executed by land, sea and air elements under direct British-American command with over 160,000 soldiers landing on 6 June 1944: 73,000 Americans, 61,715 British and 21,400 Canadians. 195,700 Allied naval and merchant navy personnel in over 5,000 ships were also involved. CASUALTIES: The Allied casualties figures for D-Day have generally been estimated at 10,000, including 2500 dead. Broken down by nationality, the usual D-Day casualty figures are approximately 2700 British, 946 Canadians, and 6603 Americans. However recent painstaking research by the US National D-Day Memorial Foundation has achieved a more accurate - and much higher - figure for the Allied personnel who were killed on D-Day. They have recorded the names of individual Allied personnel killed on 6 June 1944 in Operation Overlord, and so far they have verified 2499 American D-Day fatalities and 1915 from the other Allied nations, a total of 4414 dead (much higher than the traditional figure of 2500 This is where today's freedoms started. Please never forget. www.hhvuk.org

This week in military history, the First Battle of Bull Run, July 21st, 1861. We explore the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas, which marked the first major land battle of the American Civil War on July 21st, 1861. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LmpGUs #History,#PMMLHistory

Explore the profound significance of military awards and decorations, honoring valor and service. Discover the legacy behind these esteemed military medals. #militaryawardsanddecorations #militaryawards #militarydecorations #militarymedals https://lnkd.in/dAd24VE9

September 10 Learn Our History Today: On September 10, 1813, during the War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie was fought near Put-In-Bay, Ohio. Early in the conflict, the British Navy was able to establish complete control of Lake Erie,  largely stemming from the United States’ defeats near Detroit in late 1812 and early 1813. By summer 1813 however, a new campaign was being planned by the U.S. high command to take back the ground lost in the earlier defeats. In order to keep this campaign well supplied, Lake Erie would have to be reopened to U.S. vessels. Off the coast of Ohio, a U.S. naval fleet was being assembled under the command of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry for just that purpose. In all, nine vessels were gathered under Perry’s command, with the Commodore quickly ordering his command into the lake to face the British. On September 10 at around noon, Perry ran straight into the six British vessels under the command of Robert Barclay, and a vicious battle began. For nearly four hours, the ships pounded away at each other, with Perry being forced to transfer from his flagship after the vessel was badly damaged. Eventually it was the American’s superior numbers which won the day and finally forced Barclay to surrender. Immediately following the fight, General William Henry Harrison, commander of the land campaign, received the following message from Oliver Perry: "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." Lake Erie was now secured for the U.S. and would remain so for the rest of the conflict. #WalshCollege

This week in military history, the First Battle of Bull Run, July 21st, 1861. We explore the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas, which marked the first major land battle of the American Civil War on July 21st, 1861. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LmpGUs #History,#PMMLHistory

📚 The Battle of Jutland: A Study in Naval Strategy and Technological Evolution The Battle of Jutland, fought between May 31 and June 1, 1916, offers invaluable lessons in naval strategy, technological innovation, and command complexities. This monumental clash between the British Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy remains a pivotal reference in modern naval doctrines. Discover how intelligence, communication, and the balance between caution and aggression shaped this historic battle and continue to influence contemporary maritime warfare. 🛳️ Learn more about the enduring legacy of Jutland and its impact on naval strategy: https://bit.ly/4aOrHTQ #NavalHistory #MilitaryStrategy #Leadership #TechnologicalInnovation #Jutland #WorldWarI #History #NavalWarfare #MaritimeStrategy #StrategicStudies #HistoricalLessons #SeaPower #WarHistory #MilitaryTactics #NavalBattles #Innovation #HistoricalEvents #DefenseStudies #NavalArchitecture