by Mark Zuehlke
Morgan, Lt. Gen. Frederick E. Morgan, 25–27, 28, 41
Morgan, Sgt. Harvey, 128
Morrison, Sgt. G.W., 212
Morton, Lt. Col. Ronald, 110, 269, 297, 298
Mosquito Mk VI, described, 65–66
Moulineaux, 268, 270, 293, 295
Mountbatten, Adm. Lord Louis, 22
Mue River, 330
Mulberries, described, 125
Mulgrave, HMCS, 51–52, 124, 154
Mumberson, Rfn. Frank, 343
Munro, Ross, 263, 267, 339–40
Murphy, Capt. C.H. “Chuck,” 205–6, 342
Murphy, Sgt. M.L., 203
Murray, Sgt. T.B., 296–97
Mutch, Rfn. Andrew G., 168
Nan Green, 158, 167, 190, 194
Nan Red, 158, 167, 262–63, 273
Nan Sector, 158, 159, 164
Nan White, 158, 167, 262, 266
Nantes, 63
National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, 88, 91
Nelles, V/Adm. Percy, 105
Newburgh, Tpr. Harold, 163
Nicholls, Tpr., 178
Nicklin, Maj. Jeff, 90, 148
Nicol, Rfn. Bob, 212
Nogent le Rotrou, 318
Norrey-en-Bessin, 101
O’Connell, Pte. Tom, 146
O’Leary, Pte. L.E. “Doc,” 228
Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine (OKM), 71–72
Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (okw), 71–72, 78–79, 240, 285, 287, 317–18
command structure of, 73–74
Ockenden, F/O Gordon F., 60, 336
Oikle, Cpl. W.E., 144
Oliver, Cdre. G.N., 119, 157–58, 263, 265
Omaha Beach, 97, 105, 123, 124, 153, 334, 335, 346
Operations,
Husky, 27
Neptune, 29, 49, 52, 133, 335
Overlord, 19, 26–28, 58
Pointblank, 57–58
Roundup, 21
Sledgehammer, 21–22
Taxable, 130–133
Organization Todt, 73–74, 76
Orne River, 78, 80, 97, 140, 141, 145, 152, 225, 237, 241, 283, 285–89, 291, 292, 321
Osborne, Tpr. H., 187
Otway, Lt. Col. Terence, 149–50
Oulton, Lt. Blake, 278
Oxtoby, Pte. C.M., 226
Paisley, Cpl. Jim, 171
Palmer, P/O, 64
Palmer, Pte. E.R., 282
Paré, Lt. D., 257
Paris, 134, 240, 284, 285, 318
Parkes, Sgt. P.C., 203
Parks, Rfn. Jim, 188–90
Pas de Calais, 12, 72, 78, 126, 130, 240
Paterson, Sgt. W.A., 252
Patterson, F/L, 64
Patterson, Maj. H.S., 40–41
Patterson, MO John Aubry, 201, 207
Pattison, Lt. H.K. “Kit,” 170
Patton, Gen. George S., 72, 73
Paulson, Pte. V.C., 247
Paulus, Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich, 24
Pearkes, Maj. Gen. George R., 30
Pease, Lt. E.L., 313, 315
Peck, Lt. A.C., 250, 254
Pegasus Bridge, 237, 349
Périers, 290
Perkins, Tpr. Gord, 328
Petch, Lt. Col., 307
Peters, Maj. F.L., 167, 183, 190, 316
Petiville, 142
Pickering, Maj. E., 253
Pidluberg, Pte. G.H., 236
Pierrepont, 254, 311, 312, 331
Piers, Capt. Desmond W., 107–8, 155–57, 270–71
Pike, Cpl. R., 314
“Pious Dream,” 52
Pledger, Pte. K.M., 226
le Plein-Bois de Bavent, 98
Plows, Maj. Arthur, 249, 251–52, 331
Plumb, Sgt. Tommy, 189
Plumetot, 291
Pluto, described, 125
Plymouth, 51–52
Pockiluk, Cpl. H.A., 187
Pope, Brig. M.A., 88
Port-en-Bessin, 154
Portsmouth, 41, 54, 107, 110, 265
Powell, Capt. John Wilson “Jake,” 186
Prince David, HMCS, 52–53, 265, 335
Prince Henry, HMCS, 52–53, 166, 248, 265, 335
Proctor, Maj. Hilton, 89, 91
Putot-en-Bessin, 101
qh2, described, 124–25
Quadrant (Quebec) Conference, 28
Queen Emma, 248
Querqueville, 126
Quetta, 31
Radcliff, Lt. F.G., 184
Ralston, J.L., 194
Ramilles, HMS, 155
Ramrod missions,
Ramrod 804, 63
Ramrod 905, 63–64
Ramsay, Adm. Sir Bertram, r.n., 28, 29, 114–15
Ramsay, Capt. P.F., 250, 251, 330
Ranville, 237, 286, 288, 291
Rauch, Oberst Josepf, 291
Reed, Rfn. Doug, 175, 211, 212
Rennes, 133, 134
Reviers, 197, 250, 255, 256, 312–14, 316
Reviers–Fontaine–Henry road, 313
Rhineland, 19
Rhodenizer, Maj. L.M., 295
Richardson, Lt. Charles, 173–74, 199–200, 203
Richardson, James Stanley, 174
Richardson, T/O Stan, 50–51, 125, 153
Richter, Generalleutnant Wilhelm, 241–42, 284, 286, 292, 322–23
Ringway Parachute Course, 89
Ritchie, Cpl. W.G., 184
Robehomme, 98, 227, 229, 236
Robehomme Bridge, 150–51
Roberts, Raymond Lawson, 174
Robertson, Pte. George, 226
Robichaud, Capt. Eloi, 275, 282
Rogers, Cpl. Fred, 159
Rommel, Generalfeldmarschall Erwin, 73, 74, 78–80, 133–34, 283, 284
strengthens coastal defences, 75–76
Roosevelt, President Franklin D., 21, 28
Rosher, F/E Sgt. J., 131
Ross, Maj. J.D., 253
Ross, Cpl. John, 235
Ross, Pte. L.D., 228
Rots, 330
Rouen, 240
Rousseau, Lt. Philippe, 225–26
Rowley, Maj. Roger, 104
Rudko, Pte. Fred, 143
Ruhr valley, 68–69, 78
Runolfson, Cpl. Stephen, 179–80
Russell, Lt. J.H., 249
Ryan, Pte. Joe, 202–3, 274–75
St. Aubin-sur-Mer, 100–2, 155, 156, 158, 168, 173, 175, 197, 256, 262, 263, 272–73, 277, 281, 339, 349
battle for, 198–209
St. Contest, 339
St. Croix-sur-Mer, 185, 242, 246–47, 250, 252, 254–56, 310–11, 345
St. Germain, 239
St. Laurent-sur-Mer, 97
St. Lô, 287
St. Nazaire, 22, 75
St. Pierre-sur-Dives, 292, 320–21
Sandown Bay, 126
Saruk, Rfn. Emil, 187–88
Saunders, Cpl. Myles, 138
Savoy, Cpl. Albert, 198
Scapa Flow, 107
Schjelderup, Lt. Roger, 183–85, 247
Schützenmine, described, 216
Seaborn, Mary Elizabeth, 120
Seaborn, Rev. Robert Lowder, 120, 166
Seaman, Lt. R.F., 313
Seine River, 27, 75, 78, 240, 241
Seneco, Tpr. Stan “Fish,” 171, 178–79
Seulles River, 100, 101, 167, 185, 186, 194, 242–43, 250, 251, 316, 349
Sévigny, Maj. George, 269, 293, 300–1
Shapiro, Lionel, 103
Shawcross, Capt. Ronald, 109, 191–93
Shepherd, Rfn. Bert, 214–16
Shineton, Sgt. John, 298, 300
Simmons, Cpl. Jackie, 326, 328
Simonds, Lt. Gen. Guy, 72
Simonds, Capt. Peter, 104
Simpson, Sgt. Jack, 169, 214
Simpson, Cpl. Jim, 43
Simpson, Lt. John, 148
Sinclair, Tpr. E.S., 178
Sioux, HMCS, 155–56
Smith, Tpr. Oscar E., 179
Smuck, Capt. H.L., 313–14
Solent, 113
Somme Estuary, 78
Somme River, 241
Southampton, 99, 110, 111, 113, 114
Southwick House, 114
Spaatz, Lt. Gen. Carl, 58
Speer, Albert, 74
Speidel, Generalleutnant Hans, 73–74, 79–80
Spitfire, Mark IX, described, 59
Spragge, Lt. Col. J.G. “Jock,” 37, 259, 262, 303, 304, 306, 343
Springer, Charles, 208
Springer, Sgt. Jack, 206, 208, 342
Springer, Marven, 208
Stacey, Col. C.P., 345
Stagg, Capt. J.M., 114–15
Stalin, Premier Joseph, 22
Stanfield, Cpl. Harv, 171, 178–79
Stevenson, L/Cpl. R.J., 203
Stock, Rfn. Herman, 215
Storrs, A/C H.G. (Tony), 52, 123–24, 153–54
Stuart, Bdr. Okill, 161, 164
Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), 71, 79, 83, 114
Swan, Sig. E.G., 253
Swim, Pte. H.B. (Sinkor), 138, 143
Sword Beach, 97, 101, 130, 140, 152, 225, 235, 236, 286, 289, 334, 336, 339
Tailleville, 209, 272–74, 283, 303, 342, 345
battle for, 276–82
Talbot, Cpl. Bill, 326, 328
Tallboys, described, 70
Tanks,
Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE), described, 44, 162
Bobbin, described, 44
Crab, described, 44
Duplex-Drive, described, 42–44
invasion launch, 170–72
Firefly, described, 111–12
vs. Mark IV, 289–90
vs. Panther V, 112
vs. Tiger, 112
Petard, described, 44
in action, 205
Stuart (Honey), described, 306
Tedder, a/cm Sir Arthur, 28
Tessier, Cpl. René, 212–13
Texas, USN, 153
Thaon, 330
Thompson, Pte. G., 143–44
Thunder,HMS, 51
Tierceville, 256, 310
Timming, Lt. G.C., 95
le Tocquet, 130
Todd, Brig. P.A.S. (Stanley), 38–41, 53–54
Tofflemire, Tpr. R.E., 172
Toseland, Lt. Norm, 150–51
Transportation Plan, 58
Trident Conference, 25
Trun, 317
Tubb, Maj. C.S.T. “Stu,” 196
Turner, Maj. Gen. G.R. Turner, 26
Ultra, 73, 79, 133
Utah Beach, 97, 349
la Valette, 242, 251
Varaville, 98, 137, 141, 142, 148–51, 228–30, 232, 235, 237, 238
Varreville, 97
Vaux, 101
Vegreville, HMCS, 52
Veness, Lt. Jack Mersereau, 35, 307–8
Vennes, Cpl. Bruno, 268–69
Victory Campaign, 345
la Villeneuve, 329, 330
Villons-les-Buissons, 300, 307, 308, 345
Vimont, 134
Vire River, 78, 97
von Buttlar-Brandenfels, Oberst Host, 240, 241
von Luck, Maj. Hans, 134–36, 284–86, 288–89, 316
von Oppeln-Bronikowski, Oberst, 287, 290
von Rundstedt, Generalfeldmarschall Gerd, 73–75, 78–80, 133, 139–42, 285, 318
von Schweppenburg, General der Panzertruppen Leo Freiherr Geyr, 283, 318
Wagemann, Hauptmann Eberhard, 134–35
Wald, Rfn. Carl, 189
Walker, S/C Brad, 60
Walker, Danny, 132
Walker, Lt. H.M. (Chuck), 142–44
Wallis, CSM W., 212
Walsh, Sgt. Bill, 188
Walsh, L/Sgt. Pat, 198
Warlimont, General der Artillerie Walter, 79
Warspite, HMS, 155
Wasaga, HMCS, 104, 124–25
Weathersbee, Lt. R.D.J., 97–98, 148
Webb, Lt. Andy, 264–65
Webb, Lt. Garth, 259–60
Webb, Lt. Col. R.H., 253
Wells, W/C E.P., 61
Westerby, Rfn. Ted, 212
Whaley, Lorne, 90
White, Cpl., 282
White, Pte. P., 173
Wightman, Maj. Cyril, 86–87, 166
Williams, Gnr. Al, 177, 195
Williams, Brig. Gen. Paul, 32
Wilson, Maj. E.M., 111
Wilson, F/O Frederick, 336
Wiltshire, 92
Witt, Brigadefuhrer Fritz, 319–20, 322–23
Wright, Capt. G.M., 253
Wyman, Brig. Bob, 267, 338
Young, Pte. Donald, 219
Young, Maj. McGregor, 282
INDEX OF FORMATIONS, UNITS, AND CORPS
CANADIAN
Air Force
GROUPS
6 Group, 130
WINGS
39 Reconnaissance Wing, 81
127 Wing, 61
143 Wing, 59, 62
144 Wing, 59, 336–37
SQUADRONS
No. 400, 81
No. 401, 65
No. 402, 63
No. 403, 63
No. 406, 65
No. 409, 65
No. 410, 65
No. 414, 81–82
No. 416, 63–64
No. 418, 65–66, 132
No. 421, 63
No. 430, 81
No. 438, 59
No. 439, 59
No. 440, 59
No. 441, 59–61, 63, 336–37
No. 442, 59–61, 336
No. 443, 59–60, 336
Army
RCA=Royal Canadian Artillery
RCE=Royal Canadian Engineers
First Canadian Army, 26, 72, 79, 263, 345
CORPS
I Canadian Corps, 26
II Canadian Corps, 72
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, 111, 337
Royal Canadian Signal Corps, 40, 104
DIVISIONS
1st Canadian Infantry Division, 20
2nd Canadian Infantry Division, 72
3rd Canadian Infantry Division, 11, 26, 27, 29, 30, 40, 41, 45, 53, 54, 57, 82, 86–88, 97, 108, 119, 182, 272, 275, 276, 290, 304, 306, 323, 324, 333, 334, 343, 345, 347
briefings of, 99–104
BRIGADES
2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, 11, 27, 41, 82, 84, 97, 109–10, 112, 267, 303, 333, 338, 347
7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 42, 109, 167, 183, 262, 297, 309, 310, 313, 332, 333, 340
role on D-Day, 100–1
8th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 42, 109, 197, 256, 257, 261–63, 266, 272–73, 294, 306, 333, 340, 343
role on D-Day, 100–1
9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 42, 109, 121, 266, 272, 294, 308, 309, 323, 338, 340
decision to land, 262–64
role on D-Day, 101
ARMOURED UNITS
1st Hussars, 42, 43, 55, 100, 110, 111, 122, 161, 162, 167, 170, 177, 179, 183, 186–87, 248, 250, 252–54, 256, 311, 324, 327, 331–34, 346
at Nan Green, 193–95
‘B’ Squadron meets disaster, 312–15
Fort Garry Horse, 42, 43, 56, 100, 110, 111, 161, 162, 168, 170, 172, 201, 213, 217–19, 257, 258, 261, 269, 274, 276–77, 280, 301, 303–4, 334
at St. Aubin-sur-Mer, 203–6
‘B’ Squadron’s charge, 297–300
Sherbrooke Fusiliers, 42, 99, 263, 269, 294–97, 306–9
ARTILLERY UNITS
2nd Army Group, RCA, 100
12th Field Regiment, RCA, 100, 158, 159, 252
13th Field Regiment, RCA, 38, 100, 158, 160, 310–11
14th Field Regiment, RCA, 100, 158, 159, 160–61, 219, 258, 268, 293
disaster befalls 66th Battery, 259–61
16th Battery, 12th Field, 159, 253
19th Army Field Regiment, RCA, 100, 120, 158, 204, 278
66th Battery, 14th Field, 161, 259–61, 268
ENGINEER UNITS
No. 6 Field Company, 183
No. 18 Field Company, 262
INFANTRY BATTALIONS/REGIMENTS
1st Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regime
nt, 86, 100, 120, 165–66, 182, 183, 250, 253, 256, 310–12, 330–32, 334
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, 13, 29, 82, 225, 228, 349
‘C’ Company flight to drop zone, 127–30
‘C’ Company’s night operations, 137–45
casualties on D-Day, 335
formation and training, 88–91
joins 3rd Parachute Brigade, 91–96
main landings and operations, 145–52
Operation Overlord briefing, 96–98
Highland Light Infantry, 86, 100, 120, 165–66, 182, 183, 250, 253, 256, 310–12, 330–32, 334
North Nova Scotia Highlanders, 35–36, 123, 263, 264, 294–97, 306–9
North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, 56, 100, 108, 119, 167–68, 170, 172, 197, 283, 303, 334
advance on Tailleville, 272–76
battle for St. Aubin-sur-Mer, 198–209
battle for Tailleville, 276–82
Queen’s Own Rifles, 37, 100, 105–6, 120, 122, 165, 167, 168, 172–73, 175, 197, 198, 258–60, 269, 297, 298, 300–5, 309, 334, 340–43, 346
fight for Bernières-sur-Mer, 210–21
Régiment de la Chaudière, 100, 257–59, 262, 293–94, 300–1, 303, 333
lead main column inland, 267–71
Regina Rifle Regiment, 99, 100, 109, 113, 167, 172, 176, 185, 255, 312–13, 315–16, 327, 331, 332, 334, 346
fight for Nan Green, 190–97
Royal Winnipeg Rifles, 11, 37, 55, 90, 100, 112–13, 165–68, 172, 181–83, 185, 188, 190, 242, 246, 247, 251, 254, 256, 310, 311, 324–27, 334, 338
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, 109, 263, 308
OTHER UNITS
No. 14 Field Ambulance, 340
No. 22 Field Ambulance, 340
No. 23 Field Ambulance, 340
The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (mg Battalion), 32, 104, 258, 268, 306
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 110
Saskatoon Light Infantry, 89
Navy
Royal Canadian Navy, 46. See also General Index, ships by names
contribution to Operation Neptune, 48–49
FORMATIONS
26th Destroyer Flotilla, 107
31st Minesweeping Flotilla, 104
clear Omaha Beach approaches, 153–54
sweeping operations night of June 5–6, 123–25
260th LCI Flotilla, 265
262nd LCI Flotilla, 55, 113, 265, 335
528th LCA Flotilla, 265
529th LCA Flotilla, 265
BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH
Air Force
2nd Tactical Air Force, 57, 60
No. 5 Group, 67, 69
No. 12 Group, 57
No. 38 Group, 95
Air Defence of Great Britain, 57
Bomber Command, 155
Fighter Command, 57
SQUADRONS
No. 617, 67, 69, 130–33
No. 630, 67
Army
I Corps, 27
Second Army, 29, 44, 83, 97, 241, 335, 337, 344
Eighth Army, 25, 26
21st Army Group Headquarters, 103
DIVISIONS
3rd Infantry, 97, 140, 290, 308, 316, 339
6th Airborne, 29, 91, 92, 95, 97, 130, 145, 225, 227, 238, 284, 286, 290, 335, 339, 349