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(917 items) This large map outlines the Invasion beaches for Operation Dragon. Dragon consisted of about 200,000 Allied troops of the US 7th Army and 1st Airborne Task Force. LCI 220 participated in this operation and the map came in a large LC! 220 grouping that I own. The map is very detailed and is marked "Top Secret- Bigot". One side has approach recognition points to aid ships in navigation, while the other side contains details on each landing beach. Scott

Operation Dragoon: Why the Allied Invasion of Southern France Succeeded Operation Dragoon is often referred to as the Champagne Campaign due to its relative ease, but this is an oversimplification. Here's What You Need to Know: The Allied landing on the southern coast of France in August 1944 was a controversial operation, but it led to the rapid liberation of the region. U.S. Army Sergeant Vere Williams listened to his instincts as his landing craft approached the beach. It was August 15, 1944, and his unit, the 157th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division was part of the invasion force for...