Thread (on going) With #DDay80 approaching fast, I'll try to address some myths. Let's begin with Omaha Beach, or more precisely the 352.I.D. It's been called everything from elite to poor, but usually such extremes are not based on actual records. This list is π
When it came to armament, the division was pretty much up to authorised strength, all of it modern and German. This is very clear for its heavy weapons but the number of mortars and MGs are also impressive. Outdated coastal (static) weapons merely augmented its firepower.
Thanks Tim. A lot of that is based on outdated literature or assumptions. Too little research is being done.
FWIW, I'm not specifically covering the 352.I.D. in the book, but am adding this level of detail for the 77.I.D. and 91.LL.I.D., and for the 243., 265., 353. & 709.I.D. in Vol.1b.
