WWII - 1944, France - Normandy, Towing and Placing Units of Artificial Harbors, 08-10Jun44

WWII - 1944, France - Normandy, Towing and Placing Units of Artificial Harbors, 08-10Jun44 LS & MS Phoenix units being towed. MS Phoenix units towed to position for sinking. MS Gun crew at stations on Phoenix units. 02:32:59 LS LSTs approach beach. 02:33:21 MS Towing ship to position for sinking. 02:33:54 MS Explosion as Liberty ship is scuttled to form breakwater, ship smoking. MS Tug tows Phoenix unit. Shore & activity; barrage balloons. 02:36:23 MS Capt. Clark & Lt. Barton. 02:36:35 MS Tugs work on Phoenix units; units being towed into position, other units in BG. 02:37:39 MS Men work with lines on Phoenix units. WW2 Mulberry Harbors; June, 1944; ca D-Day; NOTE: Good coverage & quality of footage of moving Phoenix units.