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- The Hamel Pipeline, on the other hand, utilized more readily available steel, which posed challenges in terms of flexibility but allowed for greater fuel flow.
This innovative combination would contribute to an ambitious plan to lay hundreds of miles of pipeline beneath treacherous waters.
The Hidden Infrastructure
In preparation for the D-Day invasion, the Allies undertook extensive measures to ensure operational secrecy. Fuel storage facilities were disguised as innocuous structures like barns or even an ice cream shop. This elaborate camouflage aimed to mislead enemy surveillance, illustrating the depth of strategic planning involved.