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As far as I remember the talk
was mainly about the D.D. tanks - technical
details regarding stowage etc, but mainly
whether they would be launched as
planned, and if they were launched
whether they would stand up to the sea
- for never before in training had they
been launched in such a rough sea.
Most of the time however we were very
seasick, and as the LCT's engines were
developing some sort of fumes, the sailors
were also sea-sick - causing some
considerable amusement to ourselves, ill
as we were. We were also issued with
little books about France and a
message from Field Marshal Montgomery.