"Omaha Beach" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Likely coined in 1944 by American general Omar Bradley. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Omaha Beach
  1. An amphibious invasion zone in coastal Normandy during the D-Day invasions. Wikipedia link: Omaha Beach, Omar Bradley Categories (topical): World War II Categories (place): Places in Normandy
    Sense id: en-Omaha_Beach-en-name-MOmkwdro Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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