Allies (United States)Objective
The Allied objective was to secure the village, roads, and causeways needed to move troops inland from Utah Beach.
Saint Marie Du MontAxisDefault Garrisons
Saint Marie Du Mont sat near the Utah Beach exits and airborne drop zones during the opening phase of D-Day.
Axis (German Army)Objective
The Axis objective was to hold the inland approaches and delay the link between seaborne and airborne American forces.
American troops captured the area early in the invasion, helping Utah Beach develop into a secure and expandable landing zone.