The pivotal events of 6 June 1944 have been well told. Seeing for oneself the locus of the Allies' attack (and the German coastal defenses) is something all Americans and all Europeans should try to do, at least once in their lives. Godawful, yet awe-inspiring.
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| The monument reads: 1st U S Infantry Division No Mission Too Difficult No Sacrifice Too Great Duty First Forced Omaha Beach At Dawn 6 June 1944 |
The Omaha Beach Museum
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| M4 Sherman Tank with welded steel plate armor. Other models of the Sherman had round-cornered armor of either pressed or cast metal. |
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| What are those wood turnings? |
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| Tent Pegs! (Were these Beebe River products?) |
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