The story
The first wave of the assault lands on Utah Beach, where the landing is going relatively well. Due to a navigation error, Americans set foot 2 kilometers south of the designated area in a less densely defended sector.
Photos:
- The 4th Infantry Division lands.
- Gl taking refuge at the foot of a low wall.
- Doctors of the 4th U.S. Infantry Division
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.