Omaha Beach: a Day of Loss and the Day That Changed the World
by Sixty-three years ago, on June 6, 1944, over 2,400 Americans were killed in what would come to be known as the battle of Omaha Beach.
This battle was an offensive landing by the allies which was meant to finally take Germany, the Nazi capitol, on a transatlantic trip and end World War II. So many ships were taken to Germany. This however did not go as planned.
One of the reasons that this battle was so deadly is because many of the ships and amphibious land craft were blown off-course by the rough seas and strong winds. The troops became separated and weakened on the way to the beach. Another reason for the mass destruction, is because unlike President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill wanted it to be, it was not a secret landing. From several sources and many spies, Adolf Hitler was notified of this and made Omaha Beach an impenetrable fortress of the latest weapons and technology.
A sad but most likely true fact, is that the sea ran red with blood, even with medical care. There is no way to insure them against violence.
This battle was waged for several days and at many fronts. Unknown to most people this battle was fought by more than just the people at Omaha Beach. Allied soldiers were positioned at up to 30 miles inland in order to secure ways inland after the initial battle. In fact there was an account that a squad of less than 20 people asked to take and hold a Nazi held bridge that housed over 30 Nazis and 2 tanks for about 2 days.
Another fact not often known by people is that there was more than just one beach for allied landing, not just Omaha Beach. There was Utah beach, Omaha beach, Juno beach, Gold beach, and Normandy beach.
June 6, 1944 is a day of victory and sorrow. It will live in our hearts and minds forever.
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