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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99069

Normandy Invasion, June 1944


Panoramic composite photograph of "Omaha" Beach during the very destructive storm of 19-22 June 1944. Photographed from USS Augusta (CA-31) on 21 June.
The original print (made up of several individual photographs taped together to form a panorama) is labeled as follows:
"Mulberry 'A' & Gooseberry '2' ... Taken from the U.S.S. Augusta ... D+15 21 June 1944 1700B ... Point of Photography ... 1.6 Miles (naut) From Vierville Exit Bearing 213 (degrees) True ... Stage of Tide Approx 6' Above L.L.W. ... Anchored at Point King X Wind ENE 25 Knots Gusts 33".
The old British battleship Centurion, scuttled as part of the "Gooseberry" breakwater, is visible about one-third in from the left.

Collection of Admiral Harold R. Stark, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 59KB; 2000 x 215 pixels

High-Resolution Image:
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Image posted 16 January 2004
Address changed for .tif file 30 March 2004