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After researching the battles in Normandy on June 6, 1944, you have learned the historical facts of D-Day, and how these events affected an individual involved. You have learned through written histories, first-person narratives, and visual images of artwork created by Navy personnel during D-Day. For more information about the Combat artists of World War II, PBS's "They Drew Fire." |
Captured German Gun Casement on Omaha
Beach
Alexander P. Russo #36
Ink wash, June 1944
"This was the scene on Omaha Beach on D+2
(June 8, 1944). Elements of the American army occupied a bombproof German gun
casement and put it to good use as an emergency dressing station and operating
room." — Navy Art Gallery Exhibit
