Normandy Invasion Plan (1943)

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CONFERENCEON

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IMPORTANT

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(equals Br i t i sh "MOST SECRET") This c lass i f i ca t ion

covers th e Record, as such, and a ll papers and documents

contained herein.

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PHASE III

EXERCISE 1


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ASSAULT TRAINING CENTERCONFERENCE

HQ ETOUSA

21 June 1943KM

Exercise No. 1

General Situation

1. Th e BARNSTAPLE BA Y area is assumed to be part of th e coastof FRANCE. Th e coast is assumed to be as shown on th e map betwreen

iORTE POINT an d HARTLAND PCOINT (both inclusive). It is assumed to

ru n du e north from ROCKHANi BAY (o n th e north side of 1IORTE POINT),

an d du e south from HARTLAND POINT. All is land east of this assumed

coastline.

2. Th e enemy holds th e entire coast, in both directions from

the BARNSTAPLE BAY area, in considerable strength, divisions holding

sectors measuring about 25 to 35 miles in width. Al l sectors aretopographically similar to the BARNSTAPLE BA Y sector, an d are fortified.

on about th e same scale.

3. A panzer division is located in th e EXETER area. This divi-

sion can close in the BARNSTAPLE BA Y area within 24 hours after th e

beginning of an assault. Another panzer division ca n be expected to

close in th e area within 48 hours of an assault.

4. The I Corps (reinforced) has been designated to invade FRANCE

near BARNSTAPLE BAY. The I Corps is at present located in the vicinity

of embarkation points approximately 80 miles by water from th e coast

of FRANCE.

First Special Situation

1. On the CG ls t Infantry Division wa s called to th e Head-

quarters I Corps, where he received th e following information:


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Solution to Second Requirement

2. CT 1 with the 3d Ranger Bn attached willthe WSoolacombe area, immediately capture th e highand south of TWoolacombe and then advance eastwardRailway and the highway running north thru INN (Down) to ILFRACOMBE, where units will prepare forbank of Color Stream (see map).

land on Beaches in

ground to the northto the Southernmi west of Westadvance to the west

Formation: 1st, 2d Bns and 2nd Rangers abreast from right to left

Landing Beaches: C.D.E. Boundary between BNCT (see map)

3. a. The 1st Bn CT will land at Beach "C" penetrate thehostile beach defenses near the boundary between Bns and the northernhalf of the enemy combat post defending the southern end of WoolacombeBeach and capture the high ground north of Rickwell Down. It willthen seize the h i l l south of Willingcott and advance thereafter toth e line of the Southern Railway - Dean. The 1st Bn wil l maintaincontact with th e 2nd In f on the right.

b. The 2nd Bn Combat Teaa wil l land at Beach "D" and immediatelycapture Woolacombe and th e high ground north and south thereof. Itwil l then advance to the east and seize th e general line of the DEAN -ILFRACCMBE road within th e battalion zone of action and prepare withoutdelay fo r further advance. The 2nd Bn will protect the l e f t flank ofthe regiment.

c. The 3d Ranger Bn will land a t Beach "E", establish contactwith the 2nd Ranger Bn operating near Mortehoe. It will then advancesouthwest generally along the hortehoe - jortehoe Sta Road and assistthe 2nd Bn in capturing the high ground near iortehoe Sta, and assistthe advance of the 2nd Bn CT to the line of the Dean - IlfracombeRoad and await further orders.

d. The 3d Bn Ct with the anti-tank company and the Cannon Platoon-attached (Reg Reserve) will be prepared to land at Beach "C" or "D".

One liaison group of 1 officer, 2 messengers and 1 radio operatorequipped with radios will land with each assault Bn CT, establishclose contact with them and facilitate employment of the Reserve CTin the zone of action of either assault Bn.


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SOLUTION

Par 2 - the 2nd Bn 1s t Ipene.rate ime nostlle beo~acn aocrnscs near the southern end of thegolf links west of IWoolacombe Down and immediately capture the highground about mile to th e east. It will then capture hill 688(northwest of Buttorcombe), and seize the high ground west of theSouthern Railroad and prepare fo r advance to the Division 2ndObjective.

Formation: Cos E and F abreast, Co E on the right.

Boundary: Between companies: Woolacombe (Town) - Woolacombe -Mortehoe - i{ullacott Cross roed ( all to Co F)

3. a. Co E will land on Beach "D" in its zone of action,immediately reduce weapons firing north along the beach from positionslocated near Potters Hill, capture Potters Hill, advance east inits zone of action and in conjunction with and assist the Ranger Bnand Parachute Troops assist Co F in capturing the high ground nearMorthoe Station. It will then seize the ground west of the Dean -Mullacott Cross road mnd prepare for further advance to the east.

Co S will land on Beach "D" in its zone of action, immediatelyreduce small arms weapons firing south along the beach from positionsnear Woolacombe and capture Woolacombe and-the high ground to the norththereof. It will then advance to the east, capture the high groundnear Morthoe Station, assisted by the 3d Ranger Bn and Airborne troops,advance to the northeast and seize th e nose which runs north just westof the Mullacott Cross - Ilfracombe road. It will then protect the

left flank of the battalion.

Co G with one Platoon (Heavy MQ) Co "H" attached will land onBeach "D" and be prepared to operate in the zone of advance of either

Co "E" or Co "F". 1 officer or NCO and the runner of Co "G" will beassigned to each

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SOLUTION TO FOURTH REQUIRB'MENT

2. Co"E" will land at Beach "D" with the 1st and 2ndPlatoons abreast, the 1st Platoon on the right, immnediatelyreduce weapons firing from positions near POTTERS HIIL, andcapture POTTEhS HILL. It wil l t ien assis t Co "F" in th ecapture of the high ground near IMORTHOE STATION and advance

EAST to the general line of the DEAN - IMULLACOTT CROSS ROADwhere it will immediately prepare for further advance. TheCompany will be prepared to assist the 1st Battalion by firein the capture of HILL 688 - (1000 yards) NORTH of V-I ;LLINGCOTTand wil l coordinate that action with operations of the 101stAirborne Division from the EAST.

3. a The 2nd Platoon will land at Beach "D" on a200 yard front and will advance to th e EAST with i ts l e f t rest-

ing generally opposite the SQUTITEST EDGE of WOOLACOIBE. Itwill immediately locate and reduce hostile weapons firing NORTHfrom positions near the NORTH side of POTTERS HILL and assisted

by th e 1st Platoon capture POTTERS HILL. It will then advanceto th e EAST along the draw EAST of WOOLACOMBE, ass is t Co "E"in th e capture of th e high ground at MORTHOE STATION and awaitfurther orders.

b Th e 1st Platoon will land at the SOUTH of Beach "D"and with its right resting on th e Battalion right boundaryassis t the 2nd Platoon in th e capture of POTTERS HILL and thencapture th e high ground to th e SOUTH as fa r as th e SOUTH BOUNDARYof th e Battalion. It will then advarce to the NORTHEAST alongthe high ground parallel to th e GEORGEHAM - ILLINGCOTT ROADto a position near vLLINGCOTT where it will await furtherorders.

c Th e 3d Platoon will land in rear of the 2nd Platoon,clear the beach without delay, and follow th e 2nd Platoon tothe bend in TOOLACOIIBE - MORTHOE STATION ROAD, 1000 yardsNORTHWEST of WILLINGCOTT where it will await further orders.

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SOLUTION I

2. The 2nd Platoon wil l land at Beach '"" opposite th esouth-west corner of Woolacombe at H-hour and will immediatelylocate and capture hosti le weapons-firing from positions near

POTTERS HILL, capture POTTERS HILL, and then advance to the north-east with th e lef t resting on th e stream south of iWoolacombe.It will ass is t CO E in capturing the high ground near MJortehoeSta and await further orders.

3. a. Th e 4th Squad upon landing will deploy on the rightat once and will advance rapidly on the north-westside of Potters Hill, quickly locate hostile weaponsan d by evasive action close with and capture the

Weapons. It will then advance to the crest of POTTERSHILL, capture th e northern and await further orders.

b. The 5th Squad upon landing wil l deploy on the l e f t atonce and advance on th e knoll at the base of th enorthern end of POTTERS HILL. It will quickly locateth e most favorable point in th e hostile position andassault and capture the knoll. It will then assist

the 4th Squad in the capture of POTTERS HILL byattacking from the north,

c. The 6th Squad will land in near of and follow the 5thSquad, It will take up column formation and be preparedto protect the left flank of the platoon or going intoaction on the left of the platoon.

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2. Th e 4th Squad will land at Beach "D" on the right of th ePlatoon, quickly locate and capture hosti le weapons firing from

thenorth western side of POTTERS HILL. It will then advance up

the western side of POTTERS HILL to the crest, capture th e northernend and await further orders.

3. On landing the Squad will rapidly take up a Squad columnformation preceded by the reconnaissance group.

The reconnaissance group (consisting of four (4) men) willadvance rapidly to the location of enemy obstacles opposite the

northern side of POTTERS HILL where it will quickly locate the mostfavorable point through which the squad will pass and attack hostileweapons firing from positions near POTTERS HILL.

Th e squad (less the reconnaissance party) wil l takeposition in rear of and conform to th e advance of the reconnaissanceparty and will be deployed abreast of the reconnaissance group onlywhen necessary to overcome hosti le resistance.

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assault follow-up Division. This d-

Shore Party, not to exceed 1,500 me]

Division will pass through this sam(

The balance o- tn e snore rartywl-n

a u u c i :. ..-- ^with the follow up Division and augment the advance Shore

Party Group with 1st Division and organize the beaches in the

area.

20. An Airborne Division, 2 Ranger Bns and a Parachute

Bn will support the operation of the 1s t Division in the

assault. Naval gunfire support will be provided by thecovering Naval Force Division and the Division will be aided

by special support craft.

21. In addition to the Shore Party mentioned above, the

Division will have the following attachments: 1 Bn Combat

Engrs, 1 Tank Destroyer Bn , 2 AA Bn (AW) (SM), 1 Tank Bn ,

and 1 COS (Smoke) Bn .

REQUIREMENT22. Prepare and coordinate Divisional,Regimental, Battalion

and Ai r Force Orders (for one of the Battalions, and AirSupport).

23. Give the composition arms and equipment of an AssaultBattalion and of all units down to and including squads.

ORDER OF BATTLE - GROUND:24. In f Rgt (less rdm Personnel and drivers except for

vehicles assigned)1 Bn Combat Engineers1 Bn FA (3 batteries, . Each battery will have 6 SP

Guns mounted - 3 guns pe r ;CT(5))1 Medical Collecting Co.1 Far Shore Bn1 AA Bn1 Smoke Co, CWS1 Tank Co

25. Assault Bn s1 Rifle Co (Light assault armed and equipped)2 Rifle Co normal (less adm)

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ORDER OF BATTLE AIR:28. 9 Medium Bmbr Groups

4 Groups B-255 Groups B-26

4 Light Bomber Groups6 Dive Bomber Groups

13 Fighter Groups7 Groups P-476 Groups P-51

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The zone of action (soTime of landing (Refeb. Field Artillery B:

6 SP Guns per Battery (embarked in 2 LCT(5) each will be pre-pared to fire from landing craft in support of the assaultregiments. (See Landing Schedule and Composition of RGTs).

c. Aviation (see Ai r Annex)d. Antiaircraft Artillery (see Landing Schedule)e. The Tank Destroyer Bn will land at Red Beach (see

Landing Schedule and Opns Overlay) and support the 2nd Infantryin their attack on their final objective.

f. Tanks (see Landing Schedule and Composition ofRCT and BLT).

g. Engineers (see Landing Schedule and Compositionof RC T and BLT).

h. The 3r d Infantry will be in reserve (see LandingSchedule).

i. (1) Ranger Bns - The 1st Ranger Bn will land on

MORTE POINT at H-3 hour with the initial objective of capturingthe coast defense battery on this point. Its intermediateobjective will be to hold MORTE POINT during the main assaultlandings. It will then proceed to the final objective (seeOpns Overlay). Contact will be maintained with the BRITISHForces on the north.

(6) The 2nd Ranger Bn will land on BAGGY POINT atH3 hours with the initial objective of capturing the CoastDefense Battery. Its intermediate objective will be to hold

BAGGY POINT until the landing of the main body when it willassist the 1s t Infantry in landing. It will then be attachedto the 1st Infantry.

k. Parachute Bn - (1) - A Barachute Bn will belanded at the objective of its Task Force about 5.3/4 mileseast of the top of MORTE POINT with the objective of attackingthe heavy gun emplacements along the eastern most part of theDivision objective. (See Annex II, Air Plan).

1. airborne Division - This will be a Task Forceunit and will landalong the ILFRACOMIBE - BARNSTAPLE Highway.This Airborne Division will have the mission of forming adefense position along the Corps objective to immobilize the

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CONFERENCEHQ ETOUSA

EDQUARTERS 2D INFA

Ps t L'lJ^UL"Aboard Headquarters Ship

"DOLPHIN"

Field Order 1

Maps:

1. a. The area along th e DEVON coast is occupied in

considerable strength by GEPRMAN forces. Th e beach area immedi-

ately above high water ha s been wired, mined and otherwise

fortified fo r defense. Reconnaissance shows that there ar e

some underwater obstacles but it is no t considered that this

will prevent landing. We have ai r superiority over the place

of landing.

b. Th e first infantry division reinforced ha s th emission of establishing a beach head in it s area of sufficient

depth to remove observed artillery fire from the shore an d to

enable follow up divisions to land. The 2nd Infantry RC T will

land at Red Beach on D-day an d seize the high ground to the east

of the beach, secure the initial assault line reorganize an

advance to th e intermediate objective where an attack will be

launched against the division final objective. The first

infantry RCT will land to the left (north) of the second infantry

and the southern boundary is the division boundary (TAW RIVER).

c. Naval Fire Support - This regiment will be supported

by naval fire support from various support craft (see Landing

Schedule).

d. This regiment will be reinforced by 1 Bn Field

Irtillery, 1 Medical Collecting Co, 1 AA Bn , 1 Far Shore Bn,

1 Tank Co.

2. a. This regiment will land on Red Beach with th e

final objective of securing a line generally along th e L & SW

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the line of the inrapidly forward withe mission of env

along BRAUNTON BUR

b. The third battalion will be in the reserveinitially and after landing will occupy the high ground withinthe area of the initial objective.

Field Artillery - Field Artillery will initially beunder control of the Regimental Commander and will land uponcall (see Landing Schedule).

Tank Destroyer Bn - Tank Destroyer Bn will land on RedBeach after the second battalion has cleared the beach. Onecompany will then be attached to the second battalion and thebattalion (less one Company) rill be in reserve under regimentalcontrol.

Tank Batta l ions One Gempany will be attached to eachbattalion. The Tank CoGpny attached to the f i r s t battalionwil l be in small craft and the balance of the Tank Battalion -will be carried in large craf t (see Landing Schedule).

C7'S Co - One platoon will be attached to each of theRifle Companies of the f i r s t battalion.

Shore Party Battalion - (see Bo.t Assignment Table andLanding Schedule).

4. (See Administrative Annex).

5. (See Signal Annex).

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1s t BA

Field Order i1

1. a. The area along the DEVON coast is occupied inconsiderable strength by GERMAN forces. The beach area immedi-ately above high water has been wired, mined and otherwise forti-fied for defense. Reconnaissance shows that there are someunderwater obstacles but it is no t considered that this willprevent landing. We have air superiority over the place oflanding.

b. Firs t infantry division reinforced wil l attack thecoast of DEVON and seize and hold the high ground along the

division objective. The second infantry will land on Red Beachin a column of battalions, and after over-running the shoredefenses they wil l advance to the f inal objective and seizeand hold this area.

2. a. The first battalion with the following attachments:1 Co Combat Engineers1 Platoon Smoke CoDet of Shore Party and Shore Fire Control Party

wil l embark in small landing craft from APA #17 during darknesson D-day and wil l effect a landing twenty minutes after f i r s tl ight on Red Beach. It wil l clear the beach of small resistanceand cut lanes from the beach defenses, and will then driverapidly to the line of the initial objective, whereupon it willreorganize and continue the attack to secure the final objectivewithin its zone of action protecting the left (north) flank ofthe second infantry and maintaining contact with the firstinfantry to the north.

b. Embarkation Table (Annex #1).

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-.ttachments: (seeB will land at H-hour D-day on R(of Co A beginning at a point 500of Red Beach with two platoons ii^-1 and 4-T^^ h^^-h _..- 1- --. 4-lm-m ,rU c l a r ' U-e UUcLlJ, CUU LUI.o UQils JU Ulluo nlntlLy

attack to the eastward from all available covered positionsuntil the line of the initial objective is reached. It willthen reorganize and be prepared to advance eastward withinthe first battalion area.

c. Reserve: Co C will be in support and wi l l landon Red Beach in the zone of both Co's A and B and will beprepared to support the attack of either company. Afterthe beach defenses have been over-run this Company will makea flanking movement towards the south and envelop and capturethe enemy positions along the BRAUNTON BTJRROOTS from the rearin order to remove the threat of the enemy position in th isarea within the line of the in i t i a l objective.

d. Co D - Co D wil l not operate as a unit , personnel

having been attached to various squads of the Rifle Companies(see Boat Assignment Table).

e. Co A 1st Combat Engineer Bn - Dne platoon of thiscompany will be attached to A & B Co's to aid in the assault ofthe beach defenses.

f. Chemical "arfare Service Smoke Detachment (3sections). One section will be attached to each of the Rifle

Companies.

g. Shore Party Detachment (See Boat AssignmentTable).

h. Shore Fire Control Party (see Boat AssignmentTable).

x. (1) The SOP for debarkation, leading boat waves,etc, of the Second Infantry First Division will be strictlyadhered to.


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ASSAULT TRAINING CENTERCONFEREENCE

HQ ETOUSA

HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION

9 June 1943Annex I to Field Order 7-

G-2 ANNEX

1. a. The enemy holds the entire coast in both directions

from the Barnstaple Bay area in considerable strength. Divisions

holding sectors covering about 25 - 35 miles in width.

b. Defensive organization (see overlay).

c. Panzer division is located in the Exeter area.This division can close in the Barnstaple Ba y area within 24hours after the beginning of an assault. Another Panzer Divi-

sion can be expected to close in the area within 48 hours of an

assault.

2. a. The enemy is on the alert along the entire coast

because of the strategic bombing that has taken place during th epast two weeks.

b1. (1)(2)

th e last 48 hours.tained superiority

Antiaircraft artillery has been active.There was moderate fighter opposition until

The Air Force now reports that it has ob-over this section of the coast.

c. Other units are disposed as shown in the overlay.

d. No enemy movemants or changes have taken place

within the last 48 hours.

3. a. Enemy morale has suffered to some extent from the


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ASSAULT TRAININ(CONFERENC

HQ ETOUSA

Annex II to Field Order #1

Air Plan

GENERAL PLAN:1. The 20th Tactical .i: Force will support the operations

of U.S. Task Force using the combat air units shown in the orderof battle. This support will be coordinated with three landingphases, i.e.

Phase I (Assault Phase) H plus 6 brursPhase II (H plus 6 to D plus 2 inclusive)Phase III

(D plus 3 to D plus 6 inclusive)

2. The Home Bomber Command will carry out bombardmentmissions on enemy lines of communications and strategic targets inDevon prior to and during the operation.

3. The Home Fighter Command will carry out fighter sweepsand escort bombardment missions. It will also furnish fightercover, including night fighters, for the operation from "H"

hour until the morning of D42 days.

COMMUNICATION AN D COIMBAT:4. Air Support Parties - (1) Air Support Parties to each

Division Headquarters and each initial assaulting battalionof the Division.

(2) The Air Support Parties will embark with theunits to which they have been assigned.

(3) Upon landing of the Division Air Support Partiesthe Battalion Air Support Parties will be recalled as seen fit by

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Paratroops will be used to attadefended gun position near the :

(2), One Airborne DiiForce objective to establish amovement of enemy reserves. These units will be reinforcedthrough the beaches.

8. Smoke-- Three squadrons of smoke laying aireraft willbe allotted the Division to facilitate the smoke p.ln. Onesquadron will be held in reserve on call for unforesee6 mission.

9. Narrative Plan:Operation prior to D day.(1) 20th Tactical Air Force

(a) Carry out planned observation and recon-naissance missions.

(2) Home Bomber Command(a) Carry out planned bombardment missions

(3) Home Fighter Command

(a) Carry out fighter sweeps(b) Provide fighter escort for missions ofVIII Bomber Command.

10. Operation during Phase I (H through H plus 6 hours)(1) 20th Tactical Air Force

(a) Air Support Parties wil l land with assault-ing troops of battalions at H plus 30 and prepare to transmitrequest for ai r support.

(b) The Airdrome Squadron land at H plus 4 hours tcconduct initial operation on captured airdrome.

(c) Ai r T arning 7ystem Units land at H plus 4 hoursand establish Air Warning System.

(d) Engineer Battalion (Aviation Battalion)land a t H plus 4 hours an d move to captured airdrome,to prepare field fo r operation.

(2) VIII Fighter Command(a) Furnish fighter cover for convoy and landing

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Annex II - AIR

DETAIL AIR PLAN DURING INITIAL ASSAULT

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23.10 1. High level Strat. Bomb to be stopped on assaultarea at H-3.

D02.00 2. 1 sqd A-20 to attack targets 6, 7, & 8, with02.05 gunfire an d para-frag bombs low level alt.

02.00 3. Fighter cover patrol beach area.3 sq d 1-P-47, 2 P-51 to be increased or decreasedas enemy situation allows.

02.05 4. 1 Flight B-26 attack target 4, preceded by gun attackfrom 2-P-51.

01.55 5. Smoke in plan A to be placed so to cover from MORTEPOINT south to RIVER TAW, smoke screen.

02.10 6. Smoke bombs on MORTE POINT, BAGGY POINT, and SAUNTON3.25 DOWNiS to be maintained.

02.10 7. 1 Sq d B-25 target 5 an d area.

02.30 8. 1 Sq d B-26 target 3.

02.25 9. 4 sqd P-51 used in close cover support of mainlandadvance.

02 45 10 Tactical Reconnaissance of roads Bridgehead area

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Annex II - A

BOMB

SubjDect to a ir attack during assault

1. 4 fixed coastal guns1 l ight AA892 67 5

2. 4 fixed coastal guns1 light AA865 626

3. Headquarters705 630

4. 7 Heavy AA700 644

5. 2 Hv Railroad guns928 639

6. 3 Light machine guns1 AT

884. 629

7. 2 AT1 LIG893 59 9

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Annex I I I A

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to Field Order #1 (Naval

LANDIKG SHIPS AND CRAFT

Assault Regt (2) Reserve TOTAL

j Type I Assault Bn Res. Bn Regiment (Divisions)(4) (2) an d

2i Div Troops

APA ! 1 4 APA(LCVP) (30) i (120) LCVP(LCM(3)) (3) (12) LCM(3)(LCS(S)) (2) I (8) LCS(S)

LS T I 4 12 20 LSTLCI(L) 4 12 20 LCI(L)LCT(5) | 6 4 I 12 1 44 LCT(5)LCT(R) 1 ! 4 LCT(R)iLCG i 4 16 LC GLC F I 1 4 LCFLCC ' 1 4 LCCLCS(L) ! 2 8 LCS(L)

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Annex IIIC to Field Order #1

NAVAL 3GUMFIRE SUPPORT(For Initial Phase)

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Remarks

12 -

On notice that Ranger Bnhas failed.

13-On notice that Ranger Bn

has failed.

BB add occasional 14" toits regular secondary btryfires

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Annex II D . to Field Order --

GRAPHICAL SCHEDULE OF NTAVL G

Support Group I (offshore)

BB-1 - - - - - - - Hypominus - - - - - - Minutes -------- Hypoilus --_ _ _ _ 60 55 50 45 40 3530 25 20 15 10 5 H _ 10

14"

5"1

BB-2

60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 H _5 10_

Support Group II (offshorel

BB-3

60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 H 5 10

14"

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Annex IV to Field Order #l IV- f 4

FIRE SUPPORT GROUPS

No . Ships Guns Batteries Support

I1 i 1 BB 10 - 14" 2 ) Division8- 5" 2 )

2 1 BB 10 - 14" 2 ) Division8- 5" 2 ) 4

3 1 CL 12 - 6" 2 Division

---- .__ I4 1 CL i2 - 6" | 2 Division

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6 1 2 DD 12 - 5" 4 Blue Beach|-| _..... __________ ____ __Force_

7 2 DD 12 - 5" 4 Yellow Beach- _JI ________ ___ _ Force____1 .... {Force

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ANNEX VA TO FO I

METHOD OF APPROACH TO SPECIAL SITULATWO

1. Organization of landing beach.

a, Typical planis shown

fo rWoolacombe beach - (Similar lay-

ou t can be adapted to Saunton Sands),

b. Initial Plan: For beach exits shown on Sketch #1. This

work to be performed by two engineer companies. (See Engr Plan

Sec III).

c. Final Plan: for beach exits and beach layout shown on

sketch #2. This work to be completed by the shore party engineers.

2. Organization of landing area back of beach.

a. Typical plan fo r Woolacombe area shown on sketch #3. (simi-

lar plan will apply to Braunnon area).

b. The organization of this area is based upon the following:

(1) Initial reserves for assault regiments to be brought

in with reserve battalion and assembled in Woolacombe and Brauntonfor distribution.

(2) Initial assembly area for reserve battalion of assault

regiments Woolacombe and Braunton.

(3) Initial assembly areas in Woolacombe area for three

combat teams of the follow up division shown on the sketch 3. (A

similar layoutwill apply to the Braunton area). Vehicles and per-

sonnel will move out from boats as soon as they land directly to

these initial assembly areas where they will be organized and moved

h i i iti l objectives Woolacombe will be

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other road equipment.

d. Prepare additiomain exit, (1 company t

e. Upon arrival ofA^ 4-w t --- + aiLQ Ynrl.,! IJ V l . U V t;. X D-'1 - - -- - - - - - - -

further instructionso

f. Shore Party Engineers to widen gaps in obstacles and clearan area 200 by 1000 yards by D plus 4 and 200 by 2000 by D x 4.Meantime troops landing must be moved at once to in i t ia l assemblyareas well back from the beach, there they are checked and reorgan-

ized to move inland.

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Annex VBI o Fielad r de r w

ORGANIZATION CF ASSAULT COMPANIES

Boat Materiel orNo Personnel Armament Explosives

1. 1 Officer (Inf) Normal

16 Riflemen (1l sqds) Normal

2 Gunners 1-LiG 30 Cal.

3 Gunners 1-Mortar 60 mm

8 Engineers Normal

2,3, Same as No 1, except

4,5, 2 officers are Engrs

6,7. and riflemen of No.7have 3 BAR

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PERSONNEL ARMAMENT

Inf Officers - 5EM - 161

Engr Officers - 2

Rifle, M-l Cal.30 - 120Carbines, Cal.30 - 51

Rifle, 03, Cal .30 - 9

BAR Cal 30 - 12

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ANNEX VC TO FIELD ORDER I

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST

The following is the equipment to be carried overthe beaches

by troops in the assault waves:

1. Basic Arms

2. rds if armed with M-1 or Carbine (exceptammunition

bearers)

3. Helmet

4. Gas MIask

5, 1 Canteen of water

6. Pkg K Rations

7. 2. D. Rations

8, Bayonet where called for.


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