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.


INFANTRY TROOPS ARRIVE AT GREEN BEACH - UTAH

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

GLIDER LANDINGS had to be made in the small Normandy fields, and this resulted in many crashes and casualties. The gliders below, carrying men of the 325 Glider Infantry, landed in the vicinity of les Forges. Crashes are indicated by arrows.