1944-06-03 Embarking for Normandy | Southwick House

General Eisenhower and his staff have left London and moved to Southwick House, on
the outskirts of Portsmouth. General Bradley has been appointed head of the 1st U.S.
Army, Admiral Ramsay commands the Navy, General Montgomery directs the 21st
Army Group, Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory is head of Aviation, and General Bedell Smith is
Chief of Staff.

The Air Marshal ArthurTedder is General Eisenhower’s Deputy.

Photos:

1. Southwick House near Portsmouth
2. Allied staff photographed in February 1944
3. Allies poster 'The supreme effort is still to come.
4. Press Conference given by Eisenhower shortly before D-Day