Battle
of Carentan
12 June 1944
On the morning of June 12th, the 506th parachute infantry regiment attacked Carentan from the southwest. This vital crossroad connecting Utah and Omaha beaches was key to Operation Overlord’s success.
Battle
of Carentan
12 June 1944
On the morning of June 12th, the 506th parachute infantry regiment attacked Carentan from the southwest. This vital crossroad connecting Utah and Omaha beaches was key to Operation Overlord’s success.