USS Arkansas (BB-33) — Omaha Beach, 6 June 1944: Breaking out from the Shore · Aristotree

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USS Arkansas (BB-33)

Also known as: BB-33

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Arkansas provided naval gunfire against German defenses at Omaha Beach. Arkansas participated in naval bombardment supporting the Normandy landings.

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Supported Normandy assault
Arkansas participated in naval bombardment supporting the Normandy landings.
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Bombarded Omaha defenses
Arkansas provided naval gunfire against German defenses at Omaha Beach.
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Provided naval gunfire
Texas and Arkansas provided naval bombardment during the Normandy landings.
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