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Which U.S. regiment led the initial attack at Utah Beach?
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Utah Beach
Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division wade ashore at Victor sector, Utah Beach, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Amphibious tanks are lined up at the water's edge.
The 8th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division was the unit scheduled to lead the initial attack at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944.1