On June 6, 1944, after years of grueling conflict, the first Allies to land on Omaha Beach in occupied France were immediately met with stiff opposition from German defenders.
Central to this conflict was Heinrich “Hein” Severloh, stationed at WN 62, a key defensive position among the German fortifications along this vital beachfront. Armed with the MG 42, renowned for its rapid-fire capabilities, Severloh tirelessly engaged the advancing American forces.
Severloh's precision was merciless as he targeted the Americans disembarking from their landing crafts, and entire platoons were cut down within moments of exposure. Countless GIs caught knee-deep in the surf struggled under the weight of their gear and the unyielding fire, and some attempted to evade the direct assault by leaping from the sides, only to meet the same fate.
After six relentless hours of gunfire, and with his comrades beginning to withdraw and regroup, Private Severloh emerged as the sole survivor of his fortified position, single-handedly holding off the enemy. In the face of overwhelming odds and dwindling ammunition-having expended nearly 13,000 rounds-Severloh confronted a chilling realization. In the grim aftermath of the day's events, he had become the Beast of Omaha.
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