Landing Beach
Gold Beach
A British landing area where forces pushed inland and toward Arromanches, later central to Mulberry harbour logistics.
Forces landed
Primarily British 50th Infantry Division with specialist armoured support.
Main objectives
Capture coastal strongpoints, move inland, link with Juno, and secure Arromanches for the artificial harbour.
Outcome
British forces overcame obstacles and strongpoints, advanced inland, and helped secure ground essential for supply.
Casualty note
Casualty figures vary by formation and counting method.
What happened here?
Gold Beach combined infantry, armour, engineers, and naval support against coastal defences. The advance helped open the route to Bayeux and secure Arromanches.
Why it mattered
Arromanches became one of the key locations for the Mulberry harbour system, helping Allied supplies move ashore before major ports were available.