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I’ve read that during the Normandy Invasion some ships nearly grounded themselves near Ohama Beach to close in to range to fire on German positions. Did this tactic have any effect on the success of the beachhead?

by /u/mrpeabodyscoaltrain in /r/AskHistorians

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