This convoy system staffed mostly by African Americans kept the invasion of Europe rolling

Subject

D-Day; Truck Convoy; WWII; Red Ball Express

Description

The night is dark and cold in the French countryside. The sky is moonless and your headlights are dimmed to hide you from enemy planes. You’ve never driven this route before, but the troops at the front desperately need the supplies you’re carrying, so you hurtle down the bumpy dirt road at 60 mph in your 2.5-ton truck. As the sounds of battle ahead grow louder, you realize you’re nearing your destination; and greater danger. Overhead, the thunderous roar of airplane engines add to the cacophony of gunfire. You pray that the planes are friendly and that you won’t be strafed or bombed, and drive on into the night.

Creator

Miguel Ortiz

Source

https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/red-ball-express/

Publisher

wearethemighty.com

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