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On the 6th of June, 1944, the scene on this spot was very different. Omaha beach was one of the main landing points for the Allied invasion of German-occupied France on D-Day. Being 5 miles long it was the longest of the 5 beaches being used that day and the job of taking the beachhead had been given to the troops of the United States Army. By the end of the first day the losses in troops, vehicles and supplies was high. The advances on the beachhead were also not as great as planned, with just two isolated pockets being gained. At one point during the day the evacuation of the beach itself had even been considered. I visited Omaha beach early one morning, it was peaceful and to find this sculpture was unexpected. It was commissioned by the French government to celebrate the 60th anniversary in 2004. Designed by Anilore Banon, it consists of three elements, "The Wings of Hope," "Rise of Freedom," and "The Wings of Fraternity."
Omaha Beach - Wikipedia Les Braves - The Battle of Normandy www.panoview.co.uk 
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