History / World War II; 1939-45: Operation Overlord. In the English Channel direction Normandy: a US Landing Craft; Vehicle; Personnel (LCVP) is approaching Omaha Beach; 6.6.1944 with another LCVP to the right. The soldiers are protecting their weapons with Pliofilm covers against moisture. (These US Army infantry men were among the first to attack the German defences probably near Ruquet ?Saint Laurent sur Mer). Photo: Robert F. Sargent; U.S. Coast Guard (USCG); 6.6.1944.