A Landing Craft Tank disembarks its load of infantry off Utah Beach

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A full looking LCT has grounded some distance from dry land, giving its passengers a wet welcome to Normandy.

At least some of the troops are from a unit of beach engineers, signified by the white hoop on their helmets.

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