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Norman Daniel („Dutch“) Cota (* 30. Mai 1893 in Chelsea, Massachusetts; † 4. Oktober 1971 in Wichita, Kansas) war ein General der US Army während des Zweiten Weltkrieges .
Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. (May 30, 1893 – October 4, 1971) was a senior United States Army officer who fought during World War II. Cota was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the Allied invasion of Normandy, in June 1944, codenamed Operation Neptune, and the subsequent Battle of Normandy.
20. Jan. 2016 · Learn about the heroism of the first American general to set foot on Omaha Beach on D-Day, who led his troops by example and inspired the Rangers with his motto. Read his biography, accounts of his actions and how he was portrayed in "The Longest Day".
7. Juni 2014 · Learn about Norman Cota, the 51-year-old general who led U.S. troops on Omaha Beach and inspired the Rangers with his courage and leadership. Find out why he deserves the Medal of Honor and how he was portrayed in The Longest Day.
31. Aug. 2018 · Grey eyed and craggy-featured, General Norman Cota was one of the more distinctive generals who took part in the 1944-5 campaign in Western Europe. A tough and inspiring frontline general, he was one of the most impressive leaders on D-Day but lost status through later mistakes.
3. Apr. 2019 · Learn how Norman "Dutch" Cota, a West Point graduate and infantry officer, adapted and improvised to overcome the German defenses at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Read about his role in the invasion planning, his leadership style, and his legacy.
Learn about Norman Cota, a US general who led the assault on Omaha Beach on D-Day and received the Distinguished Service Cross. Find out his military career, his role in the Normandy landings and his personal life.
