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Men of Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st U. S. Infantry Division, landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, from the landing craft USS Samuel Chase on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Photographed by U. S. Coast Guard Chief Photographers Mate Robert F. Sargent
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Men of Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st U. S. Infantry Division, landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, from the landing craft USS Samuel Chase on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Photographed by U. S. Coast Guard Chief Photographers Mate Robert F. Sargent
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY (1944).
Men of Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st U.S. Infantry Division, landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, from the landing craft USS Samuel Chase on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Photographed by U.S. Coast Guard Chief Photographers Mate Robert F. Sargent
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1944 Allied Amphibious Warfare Battlefield Beach Channel D Day English Channel Event Infantry Invade June Landing Normandy Invasion Operation Overlord Robert Sargent Seashore Storming World War Ii Omaha Beach Troop
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in history - the landing of Men from Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st U. S. Infantry Division on Omaha Beach during the Normandy Invasion on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. Taken by U. S. Coast Guard Chief Photographers Mate Robert F. Sargent, this image showcases the bravery and determination of these American soldiers as they storm ashore from the landing craft USS Samuel Chase. The scene is chaotic yet filled with purpose; men wade through waist-deep water towards the treacherous beachhead while others scramble to find cover amidst enemy fire. The vastness of the English Channel looms behind them, serving as a reminder of their perilous journey across its waters. Sargent's composition skillfully captures both individual moments and collective action - each soldier becomes a symbol for all those who fought alongside him that day. Their faces reveal a mix of fear and resolve as they confront an uncertain future on foreign soil. This photograph stands as a testament to the immense sacrifice made by these brave men who played an instrumental role in Operation Overlord, ultimately leading to Allied victory in World War II. It serves as a poignant reminder of their unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy.
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