Empire Javelin, D-Day Assault Ship: The Royal Navy vessel that landed the US 116th Infantry on Omaha Beach...

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Philip Kay-Bujak

Empire Javelin, D-Day Assault Ship

The Royal Navy vessel that landed the US 116th Infantry on Omaha Beach

Philip Kay-Bujak

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English

Pen & Sword Maritime
01 July 2024

20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Maritime history; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare; Military & naval ships

Empire Javelin an American-built LSI (Landing Ship, Infantry) in Royal Navy service, played an important role on D-Day. She carried A Company 116th RCT (the famous 'Bedford' Boys') across the Channel and her landing craft put them ashore on Dog Green sector as part of the initial assault or 'suicide wave', onto Omaha beach. In telling her story, Philip Kay-Bujak does justice to the contribution of the Royal Navy at Omaha Beach, which has been underappreciated in the past (when directing Saving Private Ryan, Stephen Spielberg notoriously said there was no British involvement).

Drawing heavily on first-hand accounts, the author covers the actions of the ship herself and of the landing craft launched from her in great detail. One third of her landing craft were lost in the first wave alone. He also reveals Empire Javelin's earlier life, from design and construction, through launch and training. Similarly, he relates her service after that fateful day in June 1944, when she continued to ferry troops across the Channel for several months. The events surrounding her sinking in December 1944, either by U-boat or a mine, while laden with troops, are also fully examined. The author's skilful narrative is supported by archive photos, the whole forming a fitting testament to the contribution of Empire Javelin and ships like her, which, though less glamorous than battleships and destroyers, played a vital role in Operation Overlord and the liberation of Europe.

AUTHOR: After graduating in European History from The University of East Anglia, Philip Kay-Bujak spent ten years in the Royal Anglian Regiment as a TA officer and twenty-three years teaching history and classics in the independent sector. He was a Housemaster at Langley School, Norfolk and Headmaster of Stover School in Devon. An Associate of The Royal Historical Society, he is now retired and is a full-time writer. His previous works include Undefeated (2008), The Bravest Man in The British Army (2018), The Life of Cicero (2023) and Gallia Narbonensis, which details the Roman invasion and occupation of what is now southern France. He lives in East Sussex.

30 b/w illustrations

By: Philip Kay-Bujak
Imprint: Pen & Sword Maritime
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781399035811
ISBN 10: 1399035819
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

After graduating in European History from The University of East Anglia, Philip Kay-Bujak spent ten years in the Royal Anglian Regiment as a TA officer and twenty-three years teaching history and classics in the independent sector. He was a Housemaster at Langley School, Norfolk and Headmaster of Stover School in Devon. An Associate of The Royal Historical Society, he is now retired and is a full-time writer. His previous works include _Undefeated_ (2008), _The Bravest Man in The British Army_ (2018), _The Life of Cicero (2023)_ and _Gallia Narbonensis_, which details the Roman invasion and occupation of what is now southern France. He lives in East Sussex.

Reviews for Empire Javelin, D-Day Assault Ship: The Royal Navy vessel that landed the US 116th Infantry on Omaha Beach

""This interesting book looks at the history of the ship, including its post-D-day service. It also goes into depth on the soldiers of the 116th who travelled aboard the Empire Javelin and went ashore at Omaha Beach. The author uses first-hand accounts and new photographs to tell the story.""-- ""WWII History Magazine"" ""The book is entertaining and throws much light on the logistical elements of D-Day and the vast support network that enabled history's largest amphibious invasion to succeed.""-- ""National Maritime Historical Society""