Omaha, commonly known as Omaha Beach, was the code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the
Why did they call it Omaha Beach?
Where do the names come from ? On the American side, the names chosen correspond to a state, Utah, and to a city Nebraska, Omaha. They were selected at random : at the moment when the operations were being named, a general asked two NCOs where they were from.
What was Omaha Beach originally called?
This beach is originally called the Côte d'Or (golden coast). A plateau overlooks the shore and four valleys allow to reach the interior. The 16th Regiment of the 1st US Infantry Division and the 116th Regiment of the 29th US Infantry Division are designated to attack this beach, divided into four major landing areas.
