Omaha Beach, 1944: American assault troops land on a beachhead on the northern coast of…

Original caption

INVASION..... American assault troops land on a beachhead on the northern coast of France. Half-tracks and a beached "Dukw" indicate successful landings by the initial waves of men. Smoke in the background is from Naval gunfire supporting the attack. A long line of troops move onto the continent from the beachhead. June 6, 1944.

Date

06/06/1944

Place

Omaha Beach · exact position

Photographer

Wall

SC number

189906

Field number

ETO-HQ-44-4754-21

Source

U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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