Omaha beach

Hugo van Kuyck had a great share in the precise maps of the beaches on which the Allies landed during D-day in 1944.

The D-day beaches or amphibious landing sites were divided into five sectors, each with its own assigned divisions.

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The Mulberry harbours were ingenious structures of great size and complexity. These harbours provided the necessary port facilities.