Norman Cota
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Norman Daniel Cota Sr., nicknamed "Dutch" was a senior United States Army officer who fought during World War II. Cota was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the Allied invasion of Norm
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Men of the 28th Infantry Division march on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Major General Norman Cota greets General George C. Marshall, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, on Marshall's arrival in Elsenborn, Belgium. October 22, 1944.
Major General Norman Cota presenting the Bronze Star to Corporal John H. Reese, Corporal Harry D. McMahan and Tec 5 Ernest Geibel, in Lahr, Germany, April 2, 1945.
Omaha Beach
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Omaha Beach was one of five Allied beach landing sectors of the amphibious assault component of Operation Overlord during the Second World War.
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…invasion of Normandy, in June 1944, codenamed Operation Neptune, and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. He is known for rallying demoralized troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day, by engaging in combat beside them and personally leading their first successful breakout, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service…
Into the Jaws of Death: Troops from the U.S. 1st Infantry Division landing on Omaha, as photographed by Robert F. Sargent
One of six tank turrets reused from the VK 30.01 (H) heavy tank project mounted on a Tobruk at Widerstandsnest 68, photographed in September 1944
Widerstandsnest 65 defending the E-1 draw at Omaha Beach
USS Arkansas engaging shore batteries off Omaha