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Utah Beach: Tuesday 6th June 1944
Utah Beach: Tuesday 6th June 1944
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ExcellentThe Battle of Omaha is a well-known event from World War II, but the Battle of Utah at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula deserves more attention due to its complexity and risk. The 4th Infantry division and the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions fought hard to secure the Utah area, resulting in significant losses of 3,500 men.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2019
Publisher: OREP
The Battle of Omaha, which unfolded on June 6, 1944, holds a significant place in our collective memory, primarily due to the tragic events that transpired on that fateful day. However, the beach code-named Utah, situated at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula, has garnered less attention, despite its pivotal role in the Normandy Invasion. According to General Eisenhower, the U-Force mission, tasked with securing Utah, was considered the most complex and risky due to its distance from the beach and the presence of numerous German divisions. The 4th Infantry division, along with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, engaged in fierce combat to secure the Utah area. The sheer magnitude of the losses incurred during this battle - totaling 3,500 men - serves as a stark reminder that the Battle of Utah warrants a fresh examination in light of new insights and perspectives.
Weight: 572g
Dimension: 201 x 263 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782815104630
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