But it could have been far worse.” June 6), here is a small bit of history for Utah Beach. The first U.S. soldier off the landing craft ramp was Capt. (later, Col.) Leonard T. “Max” Schroeder.

An estimated 11,590 aircraft and 6,938 ships and landing craft were part of the assault ... and clear exits for U.S. infantry landing on Utah Beach. 3 a.m.: Allied minesweepers begin clearing ...

Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. purportedly declared as his Higgins landing craft drifted about a mile from its target destination on Utah Beach the morning of June 6, 1944. At the age of 56 ...

A dress rehearsal for the D-Day assault on Utah Beach cost the 4th Infantry ... fast-attack craft that sank or damaged four LSTs, or Landing Ship, Tanks, filled with soldiers and sailors.

Threats and losses: They came ashore on Utah Beach from some 150 landing crafts on the morning of June 6, facing the dangers of fellow infantry and the added threats that came with maneuvering ...

Five soldiers from Philadelphia will be recognized as part of the 81st D-Day anniversary, marking their service with the 1st ...