While Private Hal Baumgarten of the 116th Regiment was making his way up Omaha beach, he suddenly felt a bullet strike him. Immediately, he realized that the bullet was stopped by his gun, saving his life.
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Surviving D-Day: Stroke of Luck
While Private Hal Baumgarten of the 116th Regiment was making his way up Omaha beach, he suddenly felt a bullet strike him. Immediately, he realized that the bullet was stopped by his gun, saving his life.
Added: May 26, 2011
Views: 5936 Views
Runtime: 01:49
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