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4th Infantry Division - Operation Neptune: Take Sainte-Mère-Église

Once a foothold has been established at Utah Beach it was necessary for the 4th Infantry Division to push forward inland to link up with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. Even if some connections have been made on

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Topics: 82nd Airborne Division, France, Normandy, Utah beach, Sainte-Mère-Église

101st Airborne Division - Operation Neptune: Saint-Martin-de-Vareville

On the night of June 5th to June 6th, 1944, Operation Neptune was on. The VII Corps commanded by General Joe Collins was assigned to Utah Beach. Contrary to Omaha Beach, the landing on Utah was not only on the sand but

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Topics: WWII 101st Airborne Division, Utah beach

101st Airborne Division - Operation Neptune: Secure Exit 1 and Exit 2

During the night of 5th to 6th June 1944, the landing plan known as operation “Neptune” was initiated. This landing on the Normandy coast took place not only by sea, but also by air. Airborne troops played a crucial

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Topics: WWII 101st Airborne Division, Utah beach, France, Normandy

4th Infantry Division - Operation Neptune: Utah Beach

Located in the Manche County, the purpose of Utah Beach was to take Cherbourg and its harbor in deep-water. That was the job of the VII Corps under the command of General Joseph Collins. But before to take Cherbourg, a

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Topics: 4th Infantry Division, Utah beach, Operation Neptune

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