A Morning of Horror
On the overcast morning of June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched one of the most ambitious operations of World War II: **Operation Overlord**.
This daring invasion aimed to breach Hitler's "Atlantic Wall" and free Europe from Nazi control. Among the five designated landing zones, **Omaha Beach** became infamous for its brutal resistance and devastating casualties.
The Battle Begins
As the **Higgins boats** approached Omaha Beach, American soldiers faced a nightmare. The rough seas had already weakened them, and the weight of their waterlogged gear dragged some to their deaths. Those who made it ashore were met with relentless machine-gun fire from German fortifications on the bluffs above.
**"There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach,"** bellowed a senior officer, **"those who are dead, and those who are going to die. Now let’s get the hell out of here!"** Despite the overwhelming odds, pockets of men managed to inch forward, neutralizing the enemy strongholds one by one.
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