The French Division was on the extreme western portion of the 300 mile wide front. They protected the western flank while the US forces did the big right hook.
Shamesless plug: I was right behind them in the invasion.
I believe a brigade of the 82nd was technically under the command of a French General during the invasion - since they were in the French's sector.
One interesting thing the French did was they named their various objectives after Revolutionary War historical events. I believe one objective was called Rochembeau (sp?), etc.
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