FIRST AID was rendered on the beach in the early hours of the assault. Medical Corps men are shown administering aid to soldiers of the 8th Infantry wounded in the assault. Evacuation of casualties and prisoners of war to the United Kingdom also began early.

FIRST AID - UTAH BEACH

OPPOSITION ON THE BEACH ON D DAY was light, but enemy artillery fire from inland batters frequently forced men to take shelter along the sea wall several days after the landings. The lower photo was taken from a position along the sea wall itself.

OPPOSITION ON THE BEACH - UTAH

INFANTRY TROOPS ARRIVE AT GREEN BEACH, wade ashore, and prepare to move inland. Antilanding obstacles have already been cleared, but at this stage, shortly after the initial landings, there is still little evidence of organization on the beach for the subsequent build-up.
