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Omaha’s Devastating Defenses
- Omaha Beach defenses were heavily fortified with bunkers, barbed wire, and mines, creating "the Devil's Garden."
- A partial gap with incomplete bunkers allowed some forces to break through inland later on D-Day.
Diverging Defensive Philosophies
- Rommel favored concentrating firepower forward due to Allied air superiority and his desert warfare experience.
- Eastern Front veterans preferred defense in depth, expecting to absorb and counterattack against invasion forces.
Rigid Planning vs. Chaotic Reality
- American plans for Omaha were extremely detailed but lacked flexibility for chaotic combat realities on D-Day.
- Units often lacked specific tactical approaches, relying on sheer force to overcome German defenses.