History of Europe

Did theUS troops at Omaha Beach met stiff resistance from German gun emplacements until warships began shelling the Germans?

The US troops at Omaha Beach met stiff resistance from German gun emplacements even after warships began shelling the Germans. The initial naval bombardment was not as effective as planned and many German bunkers and gun positions remained intact. As a result, the US troops suffered heavy casualties during the landings and it was only after several hours of intense fighting that they were able to secure a foothold on the beach.