9. A Woman Smiles
This is because the day the photograph is 28 May 1944, a little over a week before D-Day, things appear so peaceful here. Thus, these smiling forces are somewhere in England, not in Normandy. That’s also why it seems so clean and smooth. Operation Overlord’s turmoil and bloodshed remain.
9. A Woman Smiles
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8. Taking cover at Utah Beach
These 8th Infantry Regiment G.I.s blanket Utah Beach and arrive on the D-Day. Some of their pals push the pitch up. They were pretty fortunate because Utah Beach was not guarded so heavily as other landing places. In comparison to some other beaches in Normandy, the casualties were low.
8. Taking Cover At Utah Beach
