Major General H.V. "Tommy" Ekins

Major General H.V. "Tommy" Ekins was a distinguished British Army officer and military engineer known for his leadership during World War II. He played a key role in planning and executing amphibious assault operations, including the successful D-Day invasion of Normandy. Ekins specialized in designing innovative landing craft and naval operations, contributing significantly to Allied success in multiple campaigns. His expertise helped shape modern amphibious warfare strategies. Renowned for his strategic insight and engineering skill, Ekins's contributions had a lasting impact on military technology and tactics during and after the war.