Neptune Landing
Neptune Landing by Ronald Bassett, published by Macmillan in 1979, is a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of World War II. This 1st Edition, comprising 214 pages, delves into the harrowing events of Operation Neptune, the code name for D-Day. The story follows a flotilla of naval vessels, particularly focusing on the small landing craft LCF49 and its crew, as they prepare for a crucial rendezvous and the imminent invasion of the French coast.
Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including the hard-boiled sailors Perkins and Walters, the down-to-earth C.O. Lt. Turk, and Signalman ‘Lobby’ Ludd, who navigates personal challenges amid the chaos of war. The narrative captures the tension and camaraderie of the crew as they face the uncertainties of one of the most ambitious naval landings in history. Neptune Landing explores the blend of tragedy and triumph experienced by those involved in this pivotal moment, providing insight into the human experience during wartime.
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‘Tomorrow, Force J will rendezvous with other invasion components in mid-channel and proceed to the French coast. You all know what that means …’
Hell bent for the Normandy beaches a massive flotilla of naval vessels are involved in one of the most harrowing and dramatic episodes of World War II — Operation Neptune, code name for ‘D’ Day.
The vital contribution by landing craft to the success of the operation is enormous — LCF49 is just one of these, a small vessel whose crew know only too well that death could be just round the corner …
There’s SBA Peach, whose reaction to the demon drink has something to be desired — Lt. Turk, down-to-earth C.O. — Perkins and Walters, two hard-boiled sailors with a cynical eye — and Signalman ‘Lobby’ Ludd, whose main problem is his stormy relationship with a certain Freda Harris from Walham Green …
Will they be able survive one of the most ambitious naval landings ever?
Or will Operation Neptune be their last mission?
The Neptune Landing detailing the tragedies and triumphs of ‘D’ Day is the dramatic sequel to The Tinfish Run and The Pierhead Jump.
Praise for Ronald Bassett
‘A taut tale with a good leavening of humour’ – Birmingham Post
‘Superb … this is the authentic Navy’ – Manchester Evening News
‘vividly described … the voyage as seen through the sleep-robbed eyes of matelots and officers alike’ – Daily Telegraph
Ronald Bassett joined the Navy as a boy. His first ship was the cruiser Norfolk in which he served as a Telegraphist in the Arctic during the Bismarck action, and the North African landings. He served in landing craft during the invasion of Normandy.
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