# Omaha Beach

> Augmented reality historical reconstruction of D-Day's Omaha Beach landings. (iPhone/iPad app by CodeGrind AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omaha-beach/id1242113984 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CodeGrind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/463424157)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 219 MB
- Languages: American English, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish
- Released: 2017-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omaha-beach/id1242113984/reviews.md

## What is Omaha Beach?

Omaha Beach reconstructs the early part of D-Day on Easy Red and Fox Green beaches (positioned just north and east of today’s Normandy American Cementary and Memorial). 

It is strongly adviced to start the app at the parking lot next to the beach just below the German WW II strong point WN 62.

The Omaha Beach app reconstructs the events that took place here just before and after H–Hour (06:30 AM) in the morning of June 6 1944.

Move around on the beach and the tidal flat in this area and experience the naval bombardment, the bombing and the rocket launch before the amphibious assault begins. See how the LCTs (Landing Craft Tank) disembarks three Sherman tanks each at the water’s edge more then 300 m from the high water mark. Observe also how the many LCVPs (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) delivers the infantry in the surf while under heavy German artillery, mortar and small arms fire.

The reconstruction is as far as possible built on the rich documentation of this major event in World War II. The current version is an experiment in mobile augmented reality storytelling. Future updates will include the succeeding phases of the battle.

NB! The Omaha Beach app is location–based and works only when you are physically on location. Exit D514 (Route d’Omaha Beach) at Colleville-sur-Mer and drive to the parking lot below WN 62 (Widerstandsnest 62). There you can launch the app and explore the beach and the dramatic events that took place here more than seven decades ago.

Note also that since 1944 there has been very strong erosion on this part of Omaha Beach. The high water mark is now more that 25 m inland from what was the case during WW II.

## Key features

- Augmented reality historical reconstruction
- Location-based experience
- Reconstruction of naval bombardment
- Witness amphibious assault
- Detailed historical documentation
- Early D-Day events

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omaha-beach/id1242113984/reviews.md

### 3/5 — On site only

*2024-04-15*

I downloaded this and was bummed to hear that it can only be used at the actual beach location in Normandy. I’m heading there in June so I’ll try it there and adjust my star rating if need be

### 1/5 — Why do we have to be at Omaha beach to play?

*2020-05-17*

I was so excited to play and then it said to far away to 
play a tried agin and agin but .. it didn’t work😭😭😭😭😭 i now I’m sad that I can’t play why?

## Frequently asked questions about Omaha Beach

### What historical events does Omaha Beach reconstruct?

Omaha Beach reconstructs the early part of D-Day on Easy Red and Fox Green beaches, focusing on events just before and after H-Hour on June 6, 1944. This includes naval bombardment, bombing, rocket launches, and the landing of Sherman tanks and infantry under heavy fire.

### Is Omaha Beach playable anywhere or only at a specific location?

Omaha Beach is a location-based app and only works when you are physically present at the Omaha Beach location in Normandy, France. You need to be at the parking lot next to the beach, below the German WW II strong point WN 62, to launch and use the app.

### What is the learning methodology used in Omaha Beach?

The app uses augmented reality to provide an immersive, experiential learning approach. By being on location and seeing the reconstructed events, users can gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the challenges faced during the landings.

### How accurate is the historical reconstruction in Omaha Beach?

The reconstruction in Omaha Beach is built on rich documentation of the event as much as possible. It aims to accurately depict the naval bombardment, troop landings, and the conditions faced by soldiers during the D-Day landings.

### Does Omaha Beach offer progress tracking or certifications?

Omaha Beach is designed as an immersive historical experience rather than a structured educational course. It does not offer formal progress tracking or certifications for users.

### What devices support Omaha Beach?

Omaha Beach is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires a physical presence at the Omaha Beach location to function.

### When was Omaha Beach last updated?

The latest version of Omaha Beach, 1.1, was last updated on January 12, 2018. Future updates are planned to include succeeding phases of the battle.

### What is the age rating for Omaha Beach?

Omaha Beach has an age rating of 9+. This is suitable for users aged 9 and above, considering the historical context of the D-Day landings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-01-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• More precise directions for where to start the application
• Repositioning of information links that can be accessed when the historical sequence is in pause mode (touch screen)
• Information signs when current lenght of sequence has come to an end, and when moving to the borders of the simulation area
• Improved stability and bugfixes

### 1.0 — 2017-06-03

No release notes.

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