The mulberry Harbours were a vital part of the allied logistics plan for Normandy. Where dose the balance lie between planning and flexibility of modern campaigns?

Mulberry Harbours

Q1. Why Mulberry Harbours were a vital part of the allied logistics plan for Normandy?

Mulberry Harbours were a vital part of the allied logistics plan for Normandy.

Navy Construction Battalions built an artificial "Mulberry" harbour by sinking portable concrete caissons and block-ships in place. Royal Engineers constructed a second Mulberry near the British sector of the coastline. The harbours, as well as the innovative LSTs which could disgorge their cargo on the beaches, enabled ...