The counterattacks around the American beachheads had exhausted the Japanese. These squadrons supported the allied advance from Normandy beachheads across Europe. FPOs were established on the beachheads during the landings at Salerno and Anzio. After securing the beachheads, the U.S. Fifth Army began its advance northwards. Japanese forces landed and established beachheads near Gona and Buna on 21 July 1942. The Japanese managed to contain the Marines on two beachheads, but their counter-attack failed. Patton landed at 08&colon;00, and the beachheads were secured later in the day. By nightfall, the contiguous Juno and Gold beachheads covered an area wide and deep. It was a masterly display by the commanders of the beachheads and their staffs. This 6x6 truck was used to establish and supply beachheads.