40 Rare Photos Showing What D-Day Was Really Like

Published on 09/01/2021
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23. U.S. Rangers Ready For Battle

These four men are on the landing ship of the 5th Ranger Battalion to Omaha Beach, Normandy. The English port city of Weymouth on the South Coast is still in safe shape when photographing. It seems, however, that some guys are pleased than others at the imminent attack. Talk about feelings! Talk about conflicting emotions.

23. U.S. Rangers Ready For Battle

23. U.S. Rangers Ready For Battle

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22. Coming Ashore At Gold Beach

The British commandos of the 50th Infantry Division (Northumbrian) waste little time on landing. They came to Gold Beach, the most important of the Allies’ five amphibious attack sites. And while the soldiers greeted the German Defenders with strong early opposition, they set up a solid basis to continue the offensive by the end of the day.

22. Coming Ashore At Gold Beach

22. Coming Ashore At Gold Beach

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