USS Texas (BB-35) — Omaha Beach, 6 June 1944: Breaking out from the Shore · Aristotree

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USS Texas (BB-35)

Also known as: BB-35

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Texas supplied naval gunfire during the Normandy landings. Texas bombarded German positions in support of the Rangers’ attack at Pointe du Hoc.

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Provided naval gunfire
Texas and Arkansas provided naval bombardment during the Normandy landings.
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Supported Pointe du Hoc assault
Texas bombarded German positions in support of the Rangers’ attack at Pointe du Hoc.
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Provided invasion gunfire
Texas supplied naval gunfire during the Normandy landings.
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