Gold Beach

The code name "Gold" referred to the central sector of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. The British Army was responsible for securing the beachhead, capturing Arromanches, Bayeux, and Port-en-Bessin, and linking up with Canadian forces at Juno. The area was defended by elements of the German 352nd Infantry Division and 716th Infantry Division. Despite naval bombardment and aerial attacks, the German strongpoint at Le Hamel was not neutralized until an AVRE tank fired a large petard bomb into its rear entrance. British Commandos captured Port-en-Bessin on June 7, and the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, captured Arromanches. British casualties at Gold were estimated at 1,000-1,100.learn more on wikipedia