The story
The landing on Omaha Beach begins. Caught under heavy fire from defenders set up overlooking the beach, the first wave of assault troops is decimated. This area of the coast, held by the 352nd German Infantry Division is particularly well-defended and the GIs are facing men who are well-trained and well-equipped. After several hours of intense fighting, two breaches are finally opened at Omaha.
Photos:
- Men land on the Easy Red sector
- Gl crammed into an assault barge
- Fighting on the beach
- Gl wounded at the foot of the cliff
- Shipwrecked soldier shot on the beach.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.