Men were rushing back and forth down the narrow corridors within the aircraft carrier,heading to the mission breifing room in the main holding area.Inside,there was a large blackboard,showing the main plan for the assault. "The two aircraft carriers will be placed with their side facing the beach,exactly 10 miles away from shore." Shouted the commander,pointing to the strategic points on the blackboard with a long cane. "If the ships are in range of the Jerries cannons,we move back 5 miles. We will repeat this till we are out of range." The men listened carefully,standing in straight lines,rifles slung over their shoulders. The commander continued to speak," We wait for 10 minutes,then deploy the troop transports,125 from each ship,to land on the beach. each transport can carry up to 15 men,so captains,pick your squad members once the breifing is over." An echo of "Sir,yes,sir!" rang around the room. "Good."The commander replied."Dismissed." The soldiers filed out of the room,talking exitedly about the upcoming mission.
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The Assault on Omaha Beach.
ActionThe Germans have taken control of Normandy,France and a large Allied fleet is headed for Omaha beach,the only possible area they could land on that would give them a chance to re-take France.
