June 29, 2017

Allied Minesweeping Operations during Operation Avalanche

Minesweeping operations are an often overlooked chapter of Operation Avalanche, the 1943 invasion of Salerno. Minefields in the Gulf of Salerno were first detected by HMS Shakespeare (P221), a British beacon submarine active in the area since August 29, 1943.[1] Using magnetic detection devices, the submarine located a plethora of German "V" and