Operation Neptune
Operation Neptune is an American science-fiction television series that aired between June 28[1] and August 1953 on NBC Television. The show follows the adventures of a submarine captain named Commander Bill Hollister, otherwise known as 'Captain Neptune' as he battles undersea forces. The show was written by M. C. Brock (Maurice C. Brachhausen)[2] and directed by Leonard Valenta. Operation Neptune is considered a kids' program, often compared to the more popular Captain Video.[3]
Operation Neptune Media
Shoulder patches were designed for units of the fictitious First United States Army Group under George Patton.
Surface weather analysis map showing weather fronts on 5 June
Map of the Atlantic Wall, shown in yellow Axis and occupied countries Allies and occupied countries Neutral countries
Czech hedgehogs deployed on the Atlantic Wall near Calais
D-day assault routes into Normandy
Royal Marine Commandos attached to 3rd Infantry Division move inland from Sword Beach, 6 June 1944. An armoured bridgelayer tank is in the background
Members of the French Resistance and the US 82nd Airborne division during the Battle of Normandy in 1944.
D-Day planning map, used at Southwick House near Portsmouth
Large landing craft convoy crosses the English Channel on 6 June 1944
References
- ↑ "Radio-TV notes". New York Times. 18 June 1953. ProQuest 112796035. https://www.proquest.com/docview/112796035. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ↑ "NEWS OF TV AND RADIO: RADIO MUSIC OFFERINGS -- OTHER STUDIO ITEMS". New York Times. 7 June 1953. ProQuest 112812274. https://www.proquest.com/docview/112812274. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ↑ "Al Hodge". The Cincinnati Enquirer. 8 July 1953. https://www.newspapers.com/image/100620686. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
