Operation Pluto: The World's First Offshore Pipeline in WWII

The video discusses the pivotal role of D-Day in World War II, highlighting the technological innovations and logistical efforts that supported the Allied invasion of Normandy. It focuses on Operation Pluto, which involved laying the first offshore pipeline to supply fuel to the invading forces. The project required secrecy and advanced engineering, with pipelines constructed and deployed across the English Channel. The operation significantly contributed to the Allied advance into Europe by ensuring a steady fuel supply.

How did the project maintain secrecy during its development?

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What was the total amount of motor fuel supplied by Operation Pluto?

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