373 Naafi's Normandy Diary After months of preparation Naafi began operations in Normandy to the complete satisfaction of the Military Command. A diary of Naafi's work during the first six weeks of the invasion would read: JUNE 6th: 'D' Day: Thousands of special canteen packs distributed by Naafi prior to 'D' Day were carried by the invasion units as part of their equipment. JUNE 23rd: A reconnaissance party of Naafi officers and men was permitted to land to survey the area for suitable premises.
- Collection ID
- HATOM
- Document Reference
- HATOM/5/527
- Document Types
- Ephemera
- File Reference
- HATOM/5
- Identifier
- 10.1080/wtss.hatom.000005.527
- Keywords
- Alcohol Beer Chocolate Cigarettes Communal Feeding Consumer Goods Dairy Domestic Equipment Employment Entertainment Food Supplies Normandy Landings Reconnaissance Recreation Soldiers Sport Tobacco
- Language
- English
- Locations Discussed
- Normandy
- Organizations Discussed
- Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes
- Pages
- 1
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Rationing Supply Military Activity Home Defence Agriculture Food Supply Civilian-military Interactions Entertainment Culture
