The Omaha defenses survived the high altitude bombardment by B17s
which I think was effected by cloud and winds.

The B-24s and B-17s had to drop through the clouds. To avoid hitting
American troops, they aimed conservatively, and as a consequence the
bulk of the explosives landed behind the German beach defenses.

At the altitude the B-26s bombed at Utah, rifle fire was a serious
obstacle.

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