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Normandy dawns as Napier leads STAFF to Utah Omaha landings
In a recalled wartime chronicle, Lt. J. Hamilton Napier commands the lead US ship STAFF during the Normandy invasion. The narrative traces earlier air missions, crew bravery, and the pivotal D Day operations with detailed action reports and personal reflections on fear, duty, and escape.
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