Health Affairs February 3, 2017
On June 6, 1944, 156,000 Allied forces, supported by 5,000 ships and 11,000 aircrafts, made an amphibious landing along Normandy’s coast. Although D-Day began the retaking of Western Europe, the famous battle at Omaha Beach initially appeared disastrous. Tanks sank, strong winds blew men to the wrong place, German firepower was significant, and Allied casualties mounted. By the end of the day, not a single objective had been reached. However, by June 11, the beaches were secured and by the end of August the Allies had liberated Paris and were prepared to march on Germany. The battle at Omaha beach had failed to achieve its short-term objectives, but the broader goal of liberating Europe was ultimately successful.
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