I visited Omaha Beach in 1963. It was a grey, foggy day and the environment was little changed from D Day, if at all. I saw no easy path to anywhere and the whole assault scene looked pretty daunting to me.
Later that year I watched "The Longest Day." Omaha Beach and the movie were sobering experiences by themselves. Unforgettable in combination.

Brave men. God bless them.

"Be sure you're right. Then go ahead." Fess Parker as Davy Crockett