Operation Neptune 1944The naval plan behind the Normandy landings that aided the success of the Allied invasion of France. The story of Operation Neptune 1944 was, of course, more than just a tale of planning, building and logistics. It had action aplenty and the emotive tales of bravery, ingenuity and determination by the crews of the ships involved brought credit to the naval traditions of the Allied nations. Battleships, cruisers and destroyers bombarded enemy