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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 .
25 de jul. de 2017 · Se trataba del brigadier general Norman «Dutch» Cota, segundo al mando de la 29 División de Infantería, un veterano de la campaña norteafricana que pasó la mayor parte de su tiempo con las tropas en el frente en vez de marear papeles en el cuartel general. Un hombre fiero e intrépido con unos principios simples.
Norman Daniel « Dutch » Cota, Sr. (30 mai 1893 - 4 octobre 1971) était un général américain pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Le général Cota a été fortement impliqué dans la planification et l'exécution de la bataille de Normandie.
Oficial de la Legió d'Honor. El major general Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. (30 de maig de 1893 - 4 d'octubre de 1971) fou un oficial de l' Exèrcit dels Estats Units que va lluitar durant la Segona Guerra Mundial .
3 de abr. de 2019 · Norman Cota was a West Point graduate and a veteran of the North Africa landings who helped plan and execute the invasion of France in 1944. He commanded the 1st Infantry Division at Omaha Beach, where he faced death, destruction, and defeat as the Allies faced the German defenses. He adapted to the challenges and won the day with grit and adaptability.
7 de jun. de 2014 · Learn about Norman Cota, a 51-year-old brigadier general who led U.S. troops on Omaha Beach and earned the Distinguished Service Cross. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., and graduated from West Point with Dwight Eisenhower.
31 de ago. de 2018 · A biography of Norman Cota, a tough and inspiring frontline general who led the 29th Infantry Division on D-Day and the 28th Infantry Division in the Hurtgen Forest. Learn about his early life, war experiences, achievements, mistakes and legacy in this article by a guest author.
