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D-Day | The 32 Men Who Unlocked Omaha Beach (WW2 Documentary)
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On June 6, 1944, at approximately 6:30 AM, the men of the US First Infantry Division waded through the sand of Omaha Beach, facing a relentless barrage of gunfire that would claim hundreds of lives within minutes. This pivotal moment in the D-Day invasion saw soldiers battling through chaos and carnage to breach the heavily fortified Atlantic Wall. In this article, we explore the harrowing journey of one landing craft's crew, using a blend of historical footage, modern technology, and firsthand accounts to relive their struggle on that fateful day.


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The Strategic Context

By early 1944, Allied planners had determined the Normandy region in France as the site for the long-awaited assault into northwest Europe. The operation involved landing on five designated beaches, each defended by the Germans. British troops were assigned to Sword Beach, Canadian forces to Juno Beach, and British 50th Division to Gold Beach. On the Cotentin Peninsula, U.S. forces landed on Utah Beach.

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