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How did the British address the issue of lack of housing for Allied troops prior to the invasion of Normandy!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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If I'm not mistaken, many private homes were used to house Allied troops!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Many soldiers lived in houses with families!. The towns were usually next or in the military base!. Or american troops lived in old British barracks or barracks were built!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

They also made extensive use of a prefabricated steel building originally developed in the First World War, the famous 'Nissen Hut'!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not sure but i would say either tents or hot bunking (two or 3 people on differnet watches useing the one bed)Www@QuestionHome@Com