Omaha Beach in Bayeux

Omaha Beach

Bayeux, France

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Is there still wreckage at Normandy Beach?

The former Omaha Beach in Normandy in 1947, two years after WWII and three years after the “Overlord” D -Day invasion there. Wreckage still litters the beach while offshore, some blockships of the Mulberry artificial harbor remain.

Why is it called Lamberts Rock?

At this rock, SSgt Arnold "Ray" LAMBERT set up the first casualty collection point on Omaha Beach. In honor of the Combat Medics - men who placed their lives on the line to save their comrades.

Which country suffered the most casualties on D-Day?

German casualties on D-Day have been estimated at 4,000 to 9,000 men. Allied casualties were at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead.