36 photos taken on 6 and 9 June. The purpose of the US paratroop and glider assault around Ste Mere Eglise was to protect the US seaborne landings on Utah Beach.
Map showing the relationship of Ste Mere Eglise and Utah beach, Normandy, 6 June 2019. This was not the only drop zone. The purpose of the paratroop and glider assault was to protect the seabone landings on Utah.
