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Omaha Beach
1944 • Calvados Amphib. Op.
Historical Overview
Bloodiest D-Day landing; near failure for US forces.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: Omar Bradley
- Strength: 34000
- Casualties: 2400
German Army
- Commander: Dietrich Kraiss
- Strength: 12000
- Casualties: 1200
Strategic Context
Establishing a beachhead in the US sector.
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