Amphibious warfare are still operating. On completion they were towed across the English Channel by tugs to the Normandy coast at only 4.3 Knots (8 km/h or 5 mph), built, operated and maintained by the Corps of Royal Engineers, under the guidance of Reginald D. Gwyther, who was appointed CBE for his efforts. By 9 June, just 3 days after D-Day, two harbours codenamed Mulberry "A" and "B" were constructed at Omaha Beach and Arromanches, respectively. However, a large storm on 19 June destroyed the American harbour at Omaha, leaving only the British harbour still intact but damaged, which included damage to
The 6:41 to Paris name perfectly despite it being a complex Polish one. The woman realized that he did not recognize her though they had dated for about three months twenty-five years prior. Blondel's observant tendencies lent themselves to the realistic and detailed nature of the book. "The 6:41 to Paris" was first published in French as "06H41" in 2013 by Buchet-Chastel. This translation by Alison Anderson was published in 2015 by New Vessel Press. "06H41" has been translated into ten languages so far. "The 6:41 to Paris" received high praise from many critics who commented on Blondel's ability to captivate an audience and