Chronicles the events surrounding the Allied victory at Omaha Beach, discussing how American forces managed to overcome a variety of challenges to win the battle.

1. The Battle for Omaha Beach -- 2. Amphibious Doctrine: The British and American Visions -- 3. Joint and Combined Amphibious Doctrine -- 4. The British Vision for the Invasion of Europe -- 5. The Montgomery Plan -- 6. The American Vision for the Invasion of Europe -- 7. Obstacle and Minefield Clearance Plan -- 8. The Joint Fire Plan -- 9. The 1st Infantry Division's Battle Plan -- Epilogue: The Question of American Military Skill.