Omaha Beach (operation)

Omaha Beach (operation) is an Operation in .

Overview
Allied forces have crossed the English Channel and are landing along the Normandy coast at multiple invasion sites. The veteran 1st US Infantry Division objectives are to land at the eastern half of Omaha Beach, clear the beach of resistance and drive inland to expand the beachhead. Waiting to receive them at the surf line is a battalion of the German 352nd Infantry Division, a mix of new recruits and experienced soldiers from the Eastern Front.

Allies
This is it, the final act. Tunisia and Sicily were merely preambles to this great undertaking OVERLORD, the invasion of Normandy and mainland Europe. The Big Red One along with elements of the 29th Infantry Division were chosen to lead the assault on Omaha Beach. H hour is long past and the second wave has landed. We are already behind schedule to clear the beach exits. German resistance has been stronger than anticipated. Consolidate your forces and coordinate with supporting tanks to push inland and clear an exit for follow up troops, armor, and supplies. This is the most critical objective after years of training and experience. "No mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!"

Axis
Rumors of an invasion have come and gone. But now with reports of enemy paratroopers landing inland and the appearance of an armada of ships off the coast, there is no longer any doubt that the invasion has arrived. All of the Allies armies are showing up right here in Normandy. Our 352nd Infantry Division was moved inland in March to fortify beach defenses, and the hour is upon us. We can either let the enemy find his way into France or kick him back screaming into the Atlantic.

Battles

 * Omaha Beach: The Big Red One lands on Omaha Beach as part of Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings in France. They find the Germans defenses stronger than expected.
 * Colleville: The Germans need to contain the damage and counterattack before the Allies gain further control, while the 1st Infantry Division must rush to seize Coleville and enlarge the beachhead as further reinforcements flood ashore.