Relive the harrowing battle on June 6, 1944, with "Omaha Beachhead," the rare official history from the U.S. War Department. This seminal 1945 publication meticulously details the D-Day landings and intense fighting from June 6-13. Part of the esteemed "American Forces in Action" series, it offers a contemporary, authoritative account based on official reports and soldier experiences. The book features approximately 167 pages of gripping narrative. Crucially, it includes 16 vital, large-format color fold-out maps illustrating tactical movements and German defenses. Published by the Historical Division, U.S. War Department, this is an essential primary source for any serious WWII or D-Day collector.