Enormous metal spikes were set on the beaches to prevent any possible boats from landing on the beach. ... The battle of Normandy beach was definitely a key point of for D-Day. The other strategic spot on D-Day was Utah Beach. ... "The 4th Infantry Division was assigned to take Utah Beach" (Ambrose 25) Compared to Omaha beach, the 4th Division's landing went smoothly. ... The original beach was heavily defended in comparison to the light resistance and few fixed defenses encountered on the new beach. ...

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However, there was really no doubt; the flat, lengthy beaches of Normandie was perfect. ... The board was in the end unanimous, the invasion would take place, and the beaches named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno were all excellent starting points. ... Two huge artificial harbours on the size of Dover harbour were to be made and towed across the Channel after the first soldiers had gone ashore, secured a foothold and gained control of the beaches. ...

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Thematically, good will conquer evil, as Jack Carson's actions symbolically represent the United States and the Allied powers as he battles the the evil Colonel Helmut Von Toth, who represents Adolf Hitler and the Axis powers as a reflection of the events of World War II. Throughout Daniel Reed's no...

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