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SHAEF, Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, WW2

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Much of the planning for D-Day was carried out at Norfolk House. Eisenhower arrived there in January 1944 to take on the role of Supreme Allied Commander. c.April 1944 SHAEF moved out to Camp Griffiss in Bushy Park until June 1944 when it moved to Southwick House, Portsmouth.

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SHAEF, Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, WW2

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Camp Griffiss, Block C, NE corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the north east corner of "C" block, C...

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Camp Griffiss, Block C, NW corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the north west corner of "C" block, C...

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Camp Griffiss, Block C, SW corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the south west corner of "C" block, C...

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Camp Griffiss - SHAEF Gate

Although the plaque does not specifiy we think the gate was used by the men a...

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Camp Griffiss - SHAEF memorial

The story of SHAEF is complex but we are pretty certain "Grosvenor Square" is...

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