Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Omaha Beach

The video discusses the intense and chaotic events of the Omaha Beach landing on D-Day. It highlights the challenges faced by American troops, including strong German defenses, disorganized landings, and the struggle to achieve initial objectives. Despite heavy casualties, some progress was made, particularly with the capture of Pointe du Hoc. The video also covers the disorganization of units and their efforts to regroup, as well as the final positions and casualties by the end of the day.

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