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2 days ago · Map of Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, showing the planned amphibious assault sectors and movements inland. (more) The largest of the D-Day assault areas, Omaha Beach stretched over 10 km (6 miles) between the fishing port of Port-en-Bessin on the east and the mouth of the Vire River on the west.
Coordinates: 49°22′08″N 0°52′07″W. For the American Thoroughbred racehorse, see Omaha Beach (horse). Omaha Beach was one of five beach landing sectors of the amphibious assault component of Operation Overlord during the Second World War . On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded German-occupied France with the Normandy landings. [1] "
- June 6, 1944
- Allied victory
See a detailed map of Omaha Beach during D-Day, the most restricted and heavily defended beach in Normandy. Learn about the terrain, the German defenses, the Allied objectives and the casualties of the battle.
Open full screen to view more. This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. OMAHA Beach was the landing beach used on D Day 6 June 1944 by the American 1st (Big Red One)...
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- Pay Your Respects At The Normandy American Cemetery. The focus of a visit to Omaha Beach today is the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
- Plan To Go To The Memorial Museum. A small museum next to the cemetery at Omaha Beach offers displays of uniforms, military vehicles, and even objects of civilians caught in the battles.
- Marvel At The Monument To The Brave At Vierville-Sur-Mer. At the far west end of Omaha Beach, in Vierville-sur-Mer, you’ll find an imposing sculpture called The Brave.
- Visit The Bayeux War Cemetery. The Bayeux War Cemetery near Omaha Beach is a large, beautiful cemetery for Commonwealth soldiers who died in France in World War II, mostly in this Normandy area.
Learn about the bloodiest and most chaotic of the D-Day beaches, where U.S. troops faced German resistance and obstacles on June 6, 1944. See maps, photos, and details of the planned and actual assault, casualties, and outcomes.
Battle location: Normandy. Country affected: France. Battle duration: June 6 to June 12 1944. Battle outcome: Allied victory. Total Allied casualties. Killed: 4.414 (confirmed dead) Wounded: 1.928. Captured: not known. Total: ± 10.000. Total Axis casualties. Killed: not known. Wounded: not known. Captured: not known. Total: ± 9.000.
