Omaha History Podcast

Episode 06: Code Name Omaha Beach


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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces infamously stormed the beaches at Normandy. The five beaches were given code names: Gold, Sword, Juno, Utah, and Omaha. How did Omaha Beach get its code name? Omaha carpenter Gayle Eyler was drafted in 1943, and found himself converting apartments in London into the headquarters utilized for planning the invasion of … Continue reading "Episode 06: Code Name Omaha Beach"
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Omaha History PodcastBy Marcia Bennett and Paula Sweeney