The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Operation Overlord Corps transportation Digital Only Collection SDASM.SC.30011

Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
1/21/2015
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Operation Overlord Corps transportation Digital Only Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.30011
Physical Description: 0.05 Cubic Feet 116 Jpeg images on one DVD and on the Museum Server
Date (inclusive): 1944-1945
Abstract: The Transportation Corps were key in the success of Operation Overlord.

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Preferred Citation

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

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.

Scope and Contents

116 digitized images of the original report outlining the transportation plan for the invasion.

Related Materials

Dday subject files.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy
World War, 1939-1945
Operation Overlord
United States. Army. Transportation Corps

 

DVD 01

Physical Description: 116 Jpeg images on one DVD and on the Museum Server