Omaha Beach & Marine Commando

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Omaha Beach & Marine Commando:

G.I. Joe Bravo Assortment 2002, Omaha Beach Army Infantry and Royal Marine Commando 2-Pack. Please note: the ethnic variation is randomly packed; consequently the item received may be Caucasian, Hispanic or African American.

Omaha Beach Army Infantry Equipment List: M1 helmet, M9141 field jacket, shirt, trousers, combat boots with gaiters, M5 assault gas mask bag, dog tags, BAR ammo pouches, canteen, entrenching tool with cover, web belt, and BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) with folding bipod, strap and magazine.

Royal Marine Commando Equipment List: Mk. II helmet, commando beret, denison smock, hobnailed boots with anklets, Bren Mark 1 light machine gun, Colt .45 pistol with holster, 2 ammo pouches, web belt, pants, label sheet, and knife with sheath.

Omaha Beach Army Infantry: The landing on Omaha Beach in 1944 was a near disaster, but the courageous and extremely determined American soldiers kept one goal in mind throughout the brutal struggle: to reclaim democracy and freedom. Placing their lives in the hands of fate, these heroic men attained their goal of paving the way for thousands of troops to land in the coming days, culminating in the defeat of the Germans.

The first Royal Marine Commando unit was formed on Valentine's Day in 1942 and was immediately regarded as one of Britain's elite, assigned to carry out the most hazardous of tasks - taking out enemy strong points. Their mark of distinction was the green beret, indicating that those who wear it have attended and passed a grueling and physically demanding test of endurance. They display the commando qualities of teamwork and optimism in times of adversity. The story of D-Day is not complete without remembering the British Royal Marine Commandos, who are credited with stopping the German counterattack and helping to pave the way in breaking through enemy defenses.