So after the @WeHaveWaysPod on Gold Beach, a question relating to the Sanatorium came up. It got me thinking so I decided to look at the targets designated to Force D, Sword to see exactly what was in the plan for the most eastern landing beach.

Video- IWM ADM 1258

With the use of the 27th Armoured Brigade HQ Diary '44, I had documents of the proposed targets and timings on Force D and how the pre bombardment would go. Its worth remembering Force S could also have their own plan on targets and timings. There is also evidently an overlap.

So which vessels formed Force D and what were there main armaments?

HMS Danae and Dragon both with five 6-inch guns and a 4-inch gun.

Photographs from https://t.co/TLuLXokg0T

HMS Ramillies with four twin 15-inch guns and fourteen 6-inch guns. Image- IWM FL 9004

HMS Roberts with two 15-inch guns and over 40 anti aircraft guns. Image- IWM FL 3787

HMS Frobisher with seven 7.5-inch guns. Image- IWM A 24099

HMS Mauritius with twelve 6-inch guns and eight 4-inch guns. Image- IWM A 10614