Sunrise, Omaha Beach 3 June 2013 On this day in 1944, more than 180,000 troops (app. 24,000 airborne and 160,000 soldiers) began the liberation of Europe. The landing zones ran for more than 50 miles, and faced formidable obstacles and determined resistance. Estimates vary, but at least 8,000 Allied troops fell that day. On The Beach Depending on where they were in that 50-mile stretch, the men coming ashore might have to wade for a considerable distance, before having to cover more than 300 meters of open sand to even have a hope of finding cover. The orders were to move forward, leave the wounded, and press on. Remember them this day. LW This trip and other embeds sponsored by MilitaryLuggage.Com and B.N. Shape Clothing. Normandy coverage also made possible by Enterprise Rent A Car Caen Railway Office. My thanks to them and to everyone who has contributed to make this and other trips possible. A variety of advertising sponsorships are available, and you can contribute to this trip and other embeds at GoFundMe.
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