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Title
Omaha Beach Under Trees
Artist
Joan Minchak
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
In remembrance of the troops that died at Omaha Beach. Picture taken near the American Cemetery, Normandy, France.
Omaha Beach is code name for one of the sectors of the Allied invasion of France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, during World War II. The beach is located on the coast of Normandy, France, facing the English Channel. It is 5 miles long. Landings here were in order to link up the British landings at Gold Beach with the American landing at Utah Beach.Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army troops, y the U.S. Navy and the Royal Navy.
On D-Day, the infantry divisions were to assault the western half of the beach. The initial assault consisted of tanks, infantry, and combat engineer forces.
The primary objective at Omaha was to secure a beachhead of some five miles. The Germans were largely deployed in strongpoints along the coast.
Very little went as planned during the landing at Omaha Beach. Difficulties in navigation caused the majority of landing craft to miss their targets. The defenses were strong, and inflicted heavy casualties on landing US troops. Under heavy fire, they struggled to clear the beach obstacles. By the end of the day, two small isolated footholds had been won, thus achieving the original D-Day objectives over the following days.
Today at Omaha, remains of the harbor can be seen at low tide.The beachfront is more built-up and the beach road extended. The geography of the beach remains as it was and the remains of the coastal defenses can still be visited.At the top of the bluff overlooking Omaha, is the American cemetery. As late as 1988, particles of shrapnel, as well as glass and iron beads resulting from explosions, have been found in the sand of the beach.
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April 30th, 2011
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Cottonwood, AZ - United States
13 of my Uncles served in WWII, most in Europe several in the Pacific Thanks for the Somber Presentation, it fit the subject.. Tweeted
Banjarbaru, Ka - Indonesia
Very nice image, Joan..and your Bio. is really interesting. I love this one! F/v.
Port Orange, FL - United States
A serene photo of such an historic place, Joan. Congratulations on your sale. It's difficult to believe that this place, at one time, would not have evoked such peaceful feelings.
Livonia, Mi - United States
What a beautiful image, Joan. And the somber mood seems just perfect for remembering!
Iola, WI - United States
Great capture of this superb scenery, Joan! I really love the depth of this piece! Also the elements all seem to come together to compliment each other to produce a splendid piece in its entirety! Congrats on a very well deserved sale. F/V
WICHITA, KS - United States
thank you, Joan...as a veteran I truly appreciate this..fav and vote for this wonderful photo!
Joan Minchak replied:
It's an honor to meet you, Tyler. Thank you so much for your service to our country!
West Decatur, Pa - United States
Nicely Captured View!!Calming look!! Like you can relax!!! Great work!! :^) Debi
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